Richard vs Glen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #2,326 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow valley, mountain valley"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American Australian

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Richard Rank #232

Glen Rank #2,326

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2326 for Glen.

Is Richard or Glen more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Glen at #2326 in the United States.

What do Richard and Glen mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Richard and Glen boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Glen is primarily a boy name.