Glen vs Whitaker

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 #2,233 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"white field, white acre"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Glen Rank #2,326

Whitaker Rank #2,233

Whitaker is more popular, ranked #2233 vs #2326 for Glen.

Is Glen or Whitaker more popular?

Whitaker is more popular, ranked #2233 compared to Glen at #2326 in the United States.

What do Glen and Whitaker mean?

Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Whitaker means "white field, white acre" (Old English origin).

Are Glen and Whitaker boy or girl names?

Glen is primarily a boy name. Whitaker is primarily a boy name.