Zach vs Glen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zach

Boy #2,431 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God has remembered"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Australian Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,431
Total SSA Count
57
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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

Zach Rank #2,431
Glen Rank #2,326

Glen is more popular, ranked #2326 vs #2431 for Zach.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zach or Glen more popular?

Glen is more popular, ranked #2326 compared to Zach at #2431 in the United States.

What do Zach and Glen mean?

Zach means "God has remembered" (Hebrew origin). Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Zach and Glen boy or girl names?

Zach is primarily a boy name. Glen is primarily a boy name.

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