Rye vs Glen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rye

Boy #2,432 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rye grain"

Origin: Old English

English American Australian

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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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Rye Rank #2,432

Glen Rank #2,326

Glen is more popular, ranked #2326 vs #2432 for Rye.

Is Rye or Glen more popular?

Glen is more popular, ranked #2326 compared to Rye at #2432 in the United States.

What do Rye and Glen mean?

Rye means "rye grain" (Old English origin). Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Rye and Glen boy or girl names?

Rye is primarily a boy name. Glen is primarily a boy name.