Gender: Male
Origin: Gaelic, German
Meaning: Dark valley, Valley, Glen, Settlement, Fortress
Pronunciation: GLEHN-duhn, /ˈɡlɛnˌdən/, G L EH N D OW N
Popularity Rank: #63,675
Comes from the Gaelic words 'gleann' meaning 'valley' and 'dubh' meaning 'dark'. Therefore, Glendon translates to 'dark valley'.
The name Glendon is of Gaelic, German origin and means Dark valley, Valley, Glen, Settlement, Fortress, From the Settlement in the Glen, From the Dark Glen, Fortress in the Glen. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Glendon is commonly found in United States of America, Jamaica, Singapore, and 26 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: GLEHN-duhn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɡlɛnˌdən/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: G L EH N D OW N
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Glendon is recorded 434 times globally, ranking it as the 63,675th most common name worldwide.
Glendon is most prevalent in United States of America, with 160 occurrences, making it the 11,990th most popular name in the country.
In Jamaica, the name Glendon is found among 1 in every 946 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #11,990 | 1 : 11,307 |
| Jamaica | #614 | 1 : 946 |
| Singapore | #5,429 | 1 : 10,660 |
| Canada | #7,349 | 1 : 8,248 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Glendon from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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