Glenn
Glenn: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ษกlษn/ ยท /ษกlษชn/
Meaning and origin of Glenn
- A male given name transferred from the surname, fairly popular in the middle of the 20th century.
- A female given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is Glenn?
Since 1880, 2,136 girls and 248,642 boys in the U.S. have been named Glenn (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #647 in 1895. Its highest rank for boys was #55 in 1962. In 2025, 124 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Glenn
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Sibling name ideas for Glenn
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Glenn FAQ
What does the name Glenn mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname, fairly popular in the middle of the 20th century. A female given name transferred from the surname.
What is the origin of the name Glenn?
Glenn is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Glenn?
Since 1880, 2,136 girls and 248,642 boys in the U.S. have been named Glenn (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #647 in 1895. Its highest rank for boys was #55 in 1962. In 2025, 124 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Glenn a boy or girl name?
Glenn is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 2,136 girls and 248,642 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.