Glen vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Glen

Boy #2,326 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow valley, mountain valley"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American Australian

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

English American Dutch European

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Glen Rank #2,326

Lex Rank #2,214

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2326 for Glen.

Is Glen or Lex more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Glen at #2326 in the United States.

What do Glen and Lex mean?

Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Glen and Lex boy or girl names?

Glen is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.