Herbert vs Glen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Herbert

Boy #2,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright army, famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #2,326 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow valley, mountain valley"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Herbert Rank #2,474

Glen Rank #2,326

Glen is more popular, ranked #2326 vs #2474 for Herbert.

Is Herbert or Glen more popular?

Glen is more popular, ranked #2326 compared to Herbert at #2474 in the United States.

What do Herbert and Glen mean?

Herbert means "bright army, famous warrior" (Germanic origin). Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Herbert and Glen boy or girl names?

Herbert is primarily a boy name. Glen is primarily a boy name.