Glendon

Glendon Origin and Meaning

The name Glendon is a boy's name.

Glendon is a masculine name of English origin, derived from a place name combining the elements 'glen' (valley) and 'don' (hill). This geographic surname-turned-first-name conveys a sense of natural strength and dignified heritage. Though never reaching widespread popularity, Glendon has maintained consistent, modest usage throughout the 20th century in English-speaking countries. The name possesses a distinguished quality that balances formality with approachability, often appealing to parents seeking a name with British roots and natural associations. Glendon offers the friendly nickname option 'Glen' while providing a more substantial formal name. Its connections to landscape features give it an earthy, grounded quality that distinguishes it from more common masculine names.

Glendon Rank in US Top 1000

# 764 in the US

Famous People Named Glendon

• Glendon Schubert Influential Political Scientist