Glean" is an uncommon, yet intriguing first name of English origin. It's derived from the verb 'glean', which means to gather leftover crops from a field after they have been harvested, typically by hand. This name might evoke images of rural life, harvest festivals, and the earth's bounty. While it doesn't possess the familiarity of more common names like John or Emma, "Glean" offers a unique and distinctive choice for parents seeking something unusual yet meaningful.
"Glean appears to be a relatively uncommon name, with periods of no recorded births followed by clusters of five births each decade from the 1920s to the 1960s."