Glen vs Rye

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 #2,432 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rye grain"

Origin: Old English

English American Australian

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Glen Rank #2,326

Rye Rank #2,432

Glen is more popular, ranked #2326 vs #2432 for Rye.

Is Glen or Rye more popular?

Glen is more popular, ranked #2326 compared to Rye at #2432 in the United States.

What do Glen and Rye mean?

Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Rye means "rye grain" (Old English origin).

Are Glen and Rye boy or girl names?

Glen is primarily a boy name. Rye is primarily a boy name.