Glen vs Nigel

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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Tai Laine Boyd Winter

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Nigel

Boy #2,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"champion (from Old Irish Niall)"

Origin: Old Irish via Norman Latin

Cultural Roots

English British Australian Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,190
Total SSA Count: 66
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Glen Rank #2,326

Nigel Rank #2,190

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2326 for Glen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glen or Nigel more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Glen at #2326 in the United States.

What do Glen and Nigel mean?

Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin).

Are Glen and Nigel boy or girl names?

Glen is primarily a boy name. Nigel is primarily a boy name.

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