Glen vs Narcissa

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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Narcissa

Girl #71,267 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"narcissus flower, sleep-inducing"

Origin: Greek narkissos via Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Literary Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#71,267
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cissy, Narci, Cissa

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Popularity Comparison

Glen Rank #2,326
Narcissa Rank #71,267

Glen is more popular, ranked #2326 vs #71267 for Narcissa.

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

Narcissa ___

  • Narcissa Rose
  • Narcissa Jane
  • Narcissa Elizabeth
  • Narcissa Violet
  • Narcissa Mae
  • Narcissa Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Glen

Grant Gordon Gavin Gillian Fiona

If you choose Narcissa

Bellatrix Andromeda Draco Lucretia Celestia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glen or Narcissa more popular?

Glen is more popular, ranked #2326 compared to Narcissa at #71267 in the United States.

What do Glen and Narcissa mean?

Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Narcissa means "narcissus flower, sleep-inducing" (Greek narkissos via Latin origin).

Are Glen and Narcissa boy or girl names?

Glen is primarily a boy name. Narcissa is primarily a girl name.

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