Glen vs Selvin

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 #2,452 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest friend, house friend"

Origin: Old English sele + wine

English American Swedish

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Glen Rank #2,326

Selvin Rank #2,452

Glen is more popular, ranked #2326 vs #2452 for Selvin.

Is Glen or Selvin more popular?

Glen is more popular, ranked #2326 compared to Selvin at #2452 in the United States.

What do Glen and Selvin mean?

Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Selvin means "forest friend, house friend" (Old English sele + wine origin).

Are Glen and Selvin boy or girl names?

Glen is primarily a boy name. Selvin is primarily a boy name.