Glendon

Glendon is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 12 boys in the United States.

Glendon at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Glendon

Glendon belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Glendon first appears in Social Security records in 1904. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #624 in 1933, and in 2024 12 babies received the name — 4,683 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Glendon in US records

First recorded (US)
1904
Best US rank
#624 in 1933
Peak year
1975
Babies named Glendon in 2024
12
Total since 1880
4,683

Glendon in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#2901 in 1998
Babies named Glendon in 1998
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Glendon mean?

The meaning of Glendon is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Glendon a boy or girl name?

Glendon is a boy name. In 2024, 12 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Glendon?

Glendon comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Glendon?

Glendon first appears in US records in 1904. Its best-ever ranking was #624 in 1933, and 12 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].