Alys vs Glenda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alys

Girl #5,224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble kind, of noble birth"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

Cultural Roots

Welsh English Medieval European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,224
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aly, Ali, Lys

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Glenda

Girl #5,321 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, holy (glan) + good (da)"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,321
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Glen, Glennie

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Popularity Comparison

Alys Rank #5,224
Glenda Rank #5,321

Alys is more popular, ranked #5224 vs #5321 for Glenda.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alys ___

  • Alys Meredith
  • Alys Eirwen
  • Alys Rose
  • Alys Seren
  • Alys Faye
  • Alys Blanche

Glenda ___

  • Glenda Rose
  • Glenda Marie
  • Glenda Jean
  • Glenda Ann
  • Glenda Louise
  • Glenda Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alys

Rhys Bethan Eirlys Seren Gawain

If you choose Glenda

Brenda Linda Sandra Rhonda Dennis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alys or Glenda more popular?

Alys is more popular, ranked #5224 compared to Glenda at #5321 in the United States.

What do Alys and Glenda mean?

Alys means "noble kind, of noble birth" (Germanic via Old French origin). Glenda means "pure, holy (glan) + good (da)" (Welsh origin).

Are Alys and Glenda boy or girl names?

Alys is primarily a girl name. Glenda is primarily a girl name.

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