Glen vs Riker

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 #2,148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful army"

Origin: Old High German

American Germanic

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Glen Rank #2,326

Riker Rank #2,148

Riker is more popular, ranked #2148 vs #2326 for Glen.

Is Glen or Riker more popular?

Riker is more popular, ranked #2148 compared to Glen at #2326 in the United States.

What do Glen and Riker mean?

Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Riker means "powerful army" (Old High German origin).

Are Glen and Riker boy or girl names?

Glen is primarily a boy name. Riker is primarily a boy name.