Glen vs Tegan

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

Playground Safety Score

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Tegan

Girl #2,062 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"darling, beloved treasure"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh British Australian Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,062
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Teg

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Glen Rank #2,326
Tegan Rank #2,062

Tegan is more popular, ranked #2062 vs #2326 for Glen.

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

Tegan ___

  • Tegan Rose
  • Tegan Leigh
  • Tegan Grace
  • Tegan Nia
  • Tegan Claire
  • Tegan Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Glen

Grant Gordon Gavin Gillian Fiona

If you choose Tegan

Megan Dylan Rhiannon Owen Seren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glen or Tegan more popular?

Tegan is more popular, ranked #2062 compared to Glen at #2326 in the United States.

What do Glen and Tegan mean?

Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Tegan means "darling, beloved treasure" (Welsh origin).

Are Glen and Tegan boy or girl names?

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

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