The name Glen is a girl's name meaning "narrow valley".

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Former traditional male name now in middle-aged limbo, but with a nice naturey meaning to endear it to modern parents. Actress Glenn Close is a famous female bearer.

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The name Glen peaked for girls at #1082 in 1884. Glen is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

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The name Glen is a boy's name of Scottish origin meaning "a narrow valley".

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Former cool-boy name now in middle-aged limbo, but with a nice naturey meaning to endear it to modern parents.

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The name Glen is currently ranked #964 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #112 in 1931. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in GLEN, GLEN, and GLEN. Glen is occasionally used for girls in 1988.

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