Glen vs Rivers

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 #2,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who lives by rivers"

Origin: Old French/English

American English

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Glen Rank #2,326

Rivers Rank #2,516

Glen is more popular, ranked #2326 vs #2516 for Rivers.

Is Glen or Rivers more popular?

Glen is more popular, ranked #2326 compared to Rivers at #2516 in the United States.

What do Glen and Rivers mean?

Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Rivers means "one who lives by rivers" (Old French/English origin).

Are Glen and Rivers boy or girl names?

Glen is primarily a boy name. Rivers is primarily a boy name.