Glen vs Skye

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 #2,268 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Isle of Skye, Scotland"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English Scandinavian American

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Glen Rank #2,326

Skye Rank #2,268

Skye is more popular, ranked #2268 vs #2326 for Glen.

Is Glen or Skye more popular?

Skye is more popular, ranked #2268 compared to Glen at #2326 in the United States.

What do Glen and Skye mean?

Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Skye means "Isle of Skye, Scotland" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Glen and Skye boy or girl names?

Glen is primarily a boy name. Skye is primarily a boy name.