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Glen vs Larson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Glen

Boy #2,326 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"narrow valley, mountain valley"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,326
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Larson

Boy #2,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Lars (son of Lawrence)"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian Norwegian Swedish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,468
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Glen Rank #2,326
Larson Rank #2,468

Glen is more popular, ranked #2326 vs #2468 for Larson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glen or Larson more popular?

Glen is more popular, ranked #2326 compared to Larson at #2468 in the United States.

What do Glen and Larson mean?

Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Larson means "son of Lars (son of Lawrence)" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Glen and Larson boy or girl names?

Glen is primarily a boy name. Larson is primarily a boy name.

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