What does the name Glory mean?

Glory is a girl name of English origin: virtue name meaning 'honor, praise'.

When was the name Glory most popular?

In US Social Security records since 1890, Glory peaked in the 2000s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.

What are names similar to Glory?

Names similar to Glory in origin and style include Gracie, Gentry, Mercy, Hailey, Lily.

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Glory

girl name

Origin

English

Syllables

Peak era

2000s/2020s

Today

▬ Steady

Meaning

virtue name meaning 'honor, praise'

Popularity, 1890–2024

1890speak 2000s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Glory peaked in the 2000s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.

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Popularity in Brazil

23 people · the #113,027 first name in Brazil · median age 47

Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022

Names that fit alongside Glory

Gracie Gentry Mercy Hailey Lily Bailey

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