Abe vs Glen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abe

Boy #2,424 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"exalted father"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Jewish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,424
Total SSA Count
57
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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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

Abe Rank #2,424
Glen Rank #2,326

Glen is more popular, ranked #2326 vs #2424 for Abe.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abe ___

  • Abe Lincoln
  • Abe James
  • Abe Robert
  • Abe Thomas
  • Abe Henry
  • Abe William

Glen ___

  • Glen Allen
  • Glen Michael
  • Glen Edward
  • Glen James
  • Glen Wayne
  • Glen Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abe

Sam Eli Molly Ruth Hank

If you choose Glen

Grant Gordon Gavin Gillian Fiona

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abe or Glen more popular?

Glen is more popular, ranked #2326 compared to Abe at #2424 in the United States.

What do Abe and Glen mean?

Abe means "exalted father" (Hebrew origin). Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Abe and Glen boy or girl names?

Abe is primarily a boy name. Glen is primarily a boy name.

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