Glen vs Usher

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 #2,306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"doorkeeper, one who ushers"

Origin: Old French

English American African-American

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Glen Rank #2,326

Usher Rank #2,306

Usher is more popular, ranked #2306 vs #2326 for Glen.

Is Glen or Usher more popular?

Usher is more popular, ranked #2306 compared to Glen at #2326 in the United States.

What do Glen and Usher mean?

Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Usher means "doorkeeper, one who ushers" (Old French origin).

Are Glen and Usher boy or girl names?

Glen is primarily a boy name. Usher is primarily a boy name.