Nigel vs Glen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nigel

Boy #2,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"champion (from Old Irish Niall)"

Origin: Old Irish via Norman Latin

Cultural Roots

English British Australian Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,190
Total SSA Count: 66
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

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Soul Kasyn Finan Calder

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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

Nigel Rank #2,190

Glen Rank #2,326

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2326 for Glen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nigel or Glen more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Glen at #2326 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Glen mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Nigel and Glen boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Glen is primarily a boy name.

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