Glen vs Marion

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 #2,309 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"sea of bitterness, drop of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew via French

French English American Belgian

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Glen Rank #2,326

Marion Rank #2,309

Marion is more popular, ranked #2309 vs #2326 for Glen.

Is Glen or Marion more popular?

Marion is more popular, ranked #2309 compared to Glen at #2326 in the United States.

What do Glen and Marion mean?

Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Marion means "sea of bitterness, drop of the sea" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Glen and Marion boy or girl names?

Glen is primarily a boy name. Marion is primarily a boy name.