Glen vs Wren

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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Girl #213 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small bird (the wren)"

Origin: Old English (wrenna)

English American

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Glen Rank #2,326

Wren Rank #213

Wren is more popular, ranked #213 vs #2326 for Glen.

Is Glen or Wren more popular?

Wren is more popular, ranked #213 compared to Glen at #2326 in the United States.

What do Glen and Wren mean?

Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Wren means "small bird (the wren)" (Old English (wrenna) origin).

Are Glen and Wren boy or girl names?

Glen is primarily a boy name. Wren is primarily a girl name.