Glen vs Richard

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 #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Glen Rank #2,326

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2326 for Glen.

Is Glen or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Glen at #2326 in the United States.

What do Glen and Richard mean?

Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Glen and Richard boy or girl names?

Glen is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.