Glen vs Iroh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Iroh

Boy #2,512 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wisdom and fire (fictional Fire Nation general)"

Origin: Avatar: The Last Airbender

Cultural Roots

American East Asian-inspired

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,512
Total SSA Count
54
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ro

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Popularity Comparison

Glen Rank #2,326
Iroh Rank #2,512

Glen is more popular, ranked #2326 vs #2512 for Iroh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Glen ___

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

Iroh ___

  • Iroh James
  • Iroh Lee
  • Iroh Kai
  • Iroh Sun
  • Iroh Ren
  • Iroh Wei

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Glen

Grant Gordon Gavin Gillian Fiona

If you choose Iroh

Zuko Sokka Aang Toph Asami

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glen or Iroh more popular?

Glen is more popular, ranked #2326 compared to Iroh at #2512 in the United States.

What do Glen and Iroh mean?

Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Iroh means "wisdom and fire (fictional Fire Nation general)" (Avatar: The Last Airbender origin).

Are Glen and Iroh boy or girl names?

Glen is primarily a boy name. Iroh is primarily a boy name.

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