Tyr vs Glen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tyr

Boy #2,501 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"god of war, justice, and single combat"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Norse/Scandinavian Germanic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,501
Total SSA Count
54
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Tyr Rank #2,501
Glen Rank #2,326

Glen is more popular, ranked #2326 vs #2501 for Tyr.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tyr or Glen more popular?

Glen is more popular, ranked #2326 compared to Tyr at #2501 in the United States.

What do Tyr and Glen mean?

Tyr means "god of war, justice, and single combat" (Old Norse origin). Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Tyr and Glen boy or girl names?

Tyr is primarily a boy name. Glen is primarily a boy name.

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