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Glory

♂ Boy

Pronounced GLOR-ee /ˈɡlɔr.i/High

Meaning: From the English word glory (via the Latin gloria), 'high renown; praise; splendour; magnificence'; a word/virtue-name; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: Glory; praise; splendour: Glory is an English word-name. Bold, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English word glory (via the Latin gloria), 'high renown; praise; splendour; magnificence'; a word/virtue-name; we note the word-name
U.S. rank (2024)#8527 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 98

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020132024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Glory comes from the English word glory (via the Latin gloria), 'high renown; praise; splendour; magnificence'; a word/virtue-name (we note the word-name). A bold, modern name (said 'GLOR-ee').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern word-name, used for both sexes. Rare, glory at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Glory comes via the Latin gloria, 'high renown; praise; splendour' — a bold word/virtue-name (we note the word-name; said 'GLOR-ee').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Glory — word-name

Variations

GlorieGlori

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Glory mean?

Glory is the English word 'high renown; praise; splendour' (Latin gloria). We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Glory?

It's said GLOR-ee /ˈɡlɔr.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Glory a boy or girl name?

Glory is used for both sexes; here it is a boy's name.

How popular is Glory?

Glory is a very rare name in the U.S.

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