NAME PROFILE
Glendon
Glendon is an English name meaning 'from the gleaming hill.' It carries a sense of warmth and elegance, often associated with nature and beauty. Those named Glendon are thought to be thoughtful, creative, and connected to their surroundings.
Key Stats
| Total births | 4,759 |
| Gender | Male (21% / 79%) |
| Peak year | 1975 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1916 |
| Most recent | 2021 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
KY — 29%TX — 23%OH — 20%ME — 17%AR — 11%
Notable People
Glendon Mellow (Artist and Science Communicator) · Glendon Rusch (Former Major League Baseball Pitcher) · Glendon Smith (American Football Player) · Glendon L. Smith (American Civil Rights Activist) · Glendon Ross (Canadian Politician)
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