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Larson vs Glen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Larson

Boy #2,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Lars (son of Lawrence)"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian Norwegian Swedish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,468
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Glen

Boy #2,326 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"narrow valley, mountain valley"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,326
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Larson Rank #2,468
Glen Rank #2,326

Glen is more popular, ranked #2326 vs #2468 for Larson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Larson or Glen more popular?

Glen is more popular, ranked #2326 compared to Larson at #2468 in the United States.

What do Larson and Glen mean?

Larson means "son of Lars (son of Lawrence)" (Scandinavian origin). Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Larson and Glen boy or girl names?

Larson is primarily a boy name. Glen is primarily a boy name.

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