Glen vs Oden

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Oden

Boy #2,225 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the frenzied one, the inspired"

Origin: Proto-Germanic

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norse American Swedish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,225
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Glen Rank #2,326
Oden Rank #2,225

Oden is more popular, ranked #2225 vs #2326 for Glen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glen or Oden more popular?

Oden is more popular, ranked #2225 compared to Glen at #2326 in the United States.

What do Glen and Oden mean?

Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Oden means "the frenzied one, the inspired" (Proto-Germanic origin).

Are Glen and Oden boy or girl names?

Glen is primarily a boy name. Oden is primarily a boy name.

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