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Glib

Quick answerThe name Glib derives from Slavic roots, particularly Polish and Ukrainian, where it means "clay" or "mud," referring to earth or soil.

Slavic · Boy · 1 syllable

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#925
TrendNew ★
Peak year2022
Syllables1
OriginSlavic
LanguageSlavic
CultureEastern European
Letters4
Numerology3 Chaldean 9
Global rank#925

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Glib

The name Glib derives from Slavic roots, particularly Polish and Ukrainian, where it means "clay" or "mud," referring to earth or soil.

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Etymology

The name Glib derives from Slavic roots, particularly Polish and Ukrainian, where it means "clay" or "mud," referring to earth or soil. It is primarily used in Polish, Ukrainian, and other Slavic cultures, with historical usage among Eastern European communities, though it remains relatively uncommon as a given name in modern times.

Glib currently ranks #925 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.

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