Glen Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Glen Name at a Glance

Name	Glen
Meaning	From the glen. Valley.
Origin	Gaelic
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Glen Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Glen means “From the glen. Valley”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Glen Name Origin

Our database records Glen under Gaelic origin. Browse more Gaelic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Glen a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Glen is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Glen

When considering Glen for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.