Glean

Boy name

Glean has been given to 32 babies in the U.S. since 1921. It peaked in 1950.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

Peak year

1950 (6 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1921

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Glean — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Glennboy

250,778 babies since 1880

Glenboy

127,054 babies since 1880

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Glean.

32 babies since 1928

32 babies since 1945

33 babies since 1933

33 babies since 1941

33 babies since 1945

33 babies since 1949

33 babies since 1953

31 babies since 1925

Glean vs Constancio ⚖Glean vs Dinnie ⚖Glean vs Algin ⚖Glean vs Lanney ⚖

Sibling name ideas for Glean

Same era and popularity as Glean, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

Sisters

Radene Bonnielou Karenlee Sherren

Brothers

Bervin Curtice Constancio Dinnie

FAQ

How popular is the name Glean?

Glean has been given to 32 babies in the U.S. since 1921. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Glean peak?

Glean peaked in 1950, when 6 babies were given the name.

Is Glean a girl or boy name?

Glean is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Glean are boys).

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