Glen vs Oak

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Glen

Boy #2,326 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow valley, mountain valley"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"oak tree"

Origin: Old English

English American Celtic

✓ All Clear

Glen Rank #2,326

Oak Rank #2,438

Glen is more popular, ranked #2326 vs #2438 for Oak.

Is Glen or Oak more popular?

Glen is more popular, ranked #2326 compared to Oak at #2438 in the United States.

What do Glen and Oak mean?

Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Oak means "oak tree" (Old English origin).

Are Glen and Oak boy or girl names?

Glen is primarily a boy name. Oak is primarily a boy name.