Glen vs Lathan

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

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Lathan

Boy #2,198 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dweller at the barn"

Origin: Old Norse/Old English (via surname)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,198
Total SSA Count: 66
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Glen Rank #2,326

Lathan Rank #2,198

Lathan is more popular, ranked #2198 vs #2326 for Glen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glen or Lathan more popular?

Lathan is more popular, ranked #2198 compared to Glen at #2326 in the United States.

What do Glen and Lathan mean?

Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Lathan means "dweller at the barn" (Old Norse/Old English (via surname) origin).

Are Glen and Lathan boy or girl names?

Glen is primarily a boy name. Lathan is primarily a boy name.

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