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The baby name Glenn is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced GLEN (/ɡlɛn/).

Glenn is Scottish Gaelic in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Pronunciation: GLEN (/ɡlɛn/)

What is the meaning of the name Glenn ?

The baby name Glenn is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced GLEN (/ɡlɛn/).

Glenn is Scottish Gaelic in Origin.

Glenn is a Scottish and Irish name derived from the Gaelic gleann, meaning “valley” or “glen.” First found as a topographic surname for those living near a valley, it later transitioned into a given name in the 19th century across Scotland, Ireland, and England. The core sense - “from the valley” or “dweller in the glen” - gives it a nature-grounded, tranquil feel.

The name rose steeply in North America in the mid-20th century, aided by prominent bearers such as astronaut John Glenn, bandleader Glenn Miller, and actor Glenn Ford. While chiefly masculine, it has occasional unisex use, notably via actress Glenn Close. Principal variants include Glen (the streamlined form) and the Welsh cognate Glyn; Glynn appears mostly as a surname. Glenn also saw adoption in Scandinavia, particularly Sweden, through English influence. Overall, it blends clean sound with a timeless, outdoorsy meaning.

Glenn has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Glenn

Glenn Close Actor · Born 1947 · United States Glenn Close is an acclaimed American actor best known for her role as Alex Forrest in the thriller 'Fatal Attraction'. She has also delivered memorable performances in films like 'Dangerous Liaisons' and '101 Dalmatians'. Born in 1947, Close has had a significant impact on both film and stage throughout her career. Glenn Ford Actor · Born 1916 · Canada Glenn Ford was a Canadian actor best known for his role in the film 'Gilda' alongside Rita Hayworth. He also starred in 'The Big Heat' and '3:10 to Yuma', showcasing his versatility in both film noir and Western genres. Ford's career spanned over five decades, making him a prominent figure in Hollywood's golden age. Glenn Frey Actor · Born 1948 · United States Glenn Frey was a founding member of the Eagles, one of the most successful rock bands of the 1970s. He played a key role in creating hits like 'Hotel California' and 'Take It Easy'. Besides his work with the Eagles, he also had a successful solo career with songs like 'The Heat Is On'.
Glenn Howerton Actor · Born 1976 · United States Glenn Howerton is an American actor best known for his role as Dennis Reynolds on the hit TV show It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Born in 1976, he has also appeared in films like The Strangers and the TV series A.P. Bio. Glenn Quinn Actor · Born 1970 · Ireland Glenn Quinn was an Irish actor best known for his role as Doyle on the TV series Angel. He also gained recognition for his role as Mark Healy on the popular sitcom Roseanne. Born in 1970, Quinn's career included appearances in films like Shout and Dr. Giggles. Glenn Morshower Actor · Born 1959 · United States Glenn Morshower is an American actor best known for his role as Agent Aaron Pierce in the television series 24. He has also appeared in films like Transformers: Dark of the Moon and Black Hawk Down. Born in 1959, Morshower has built a career with numerous supporting roles in both film and television.

Glenn – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 — 836
BN 0 #30 3 2,297
NA 0 #31 3 2,537
MT 0 #37 7 1,767
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
PH 0 #44 53 5,607
IN 0 #71 1 2,963
JP 0 #74 4 4,057
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
PH Boys 0 #82 469 11,440
CN 0 #83 4 3,857
QA 0 #88 13 7,011
MT Boys 0 #95 91 4,064
TW 0 #102 2 4,523
OM 0 #113 9 6,215
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
ID Boys 0 #119 13 4,130
KW 0 #119 3 5,216
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
BN Boys 0 #124 10 6,332
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
CY Boys 0 #129 3 3,473
Switzerland Boys 2024 #131 7 1,769
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
Norway Boys 2012 #148 4 485
BW Boys 0 #152 3 4,685
AE 0 #153 25 10,220
CR 0 #159 7 5,526
PR Boys 0 #170 9 2,508
Sweden Boys 2022 #180 3 1,509
NL Boys 0 #184 2,309 5,873
DK 0 #188 16 5,198
SG 0 #189 81 11,010
RU 0 #192 3 3,641
LU Boys 0 #200 19 4,970
MO Boys 0 #203 21 5,842
Belgium Boys 2005 #204 20 410
DK Boys 0 #210 119 7,401
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
NA Boys 0 #218 18 6,830
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
PS 0 #225 2 5,692
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
TW Boys 0 #232 10 7,111
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
BD 0 #238 4 5,992
EC Boys 0 #243 4 3,322
SA 0 #243 53 10,560
GH 0 #247 2 5,396
AO Boys 0 #248 2 5,568
EC Girls 0 #257 2 3,650
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
JM Boys 0 #262 11 6,876
MO Girls 0 #262 2 7,056
GR Boys 0 #271 3 6,912
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
NL 0 #272 123 2,481
IL 0 #279 4 6,291
TW Girls 0 #286 4 8,139
JP Boys 0 #287 11 7,909
CN Boys 0 #289 31 9,639
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
KZ Boys 0 #294 3 6,578
Canada Boys 2024 #300 7 2,588
AL Boys 0 #301 3 5,122
CZ Boys 0 #301 5 6,530
QA Girls 0 #305 12 15,378
MY 0 #314 17 12,352
SG Boys 0 #315 487 17,960
PE 0 #325 5 6,350
GH Boys 0 #326 20 8,138
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
PL Boys 0 #338 3 6,459
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
HK 0 #349 9 8,483
France Boys 2021 #354 34 2,865
PH Girls 0 #355 36 13,098
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
MU Boys 0 #365 5 8,477
CR Boys 0 #374 117 10,188
PT Boys 0 #376 6 7,951
Finland Boys 0 #377 51 2,041
ZA 0 #386 62 14,421
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
YE 0 #396 3 8,639
BO 0 #407 2 6,868
UY Boys 0 #411 3 5,922
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
Germany 0 #423 15 2,542
OM Girls 0 #423 2 15,987
CL 0 #427 8 6,867
Austria Boys 0 #428 15 2,180
Spain 0 #437 16 2,326
MX 0 #443 3 8,339
PA Boys 0 #457 25 9,305
HK Boys 0 #481 47 12,905
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
KW Girls 0 #490 26 19,177
RU Boys 0 #494 12 12,621
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
CO 0 #504 7 7,768
CM Boys 0 #508 43 12,054
Finland Boys 2026 #511 186 3,552
BH 0 #515 39 17,937
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
PS Boys 0 #526 23 10,655
AE Girls 0 #533 21 20,968
GT Girls 0 #537 5 7,500
QA Boys 0 #540 168 18,093
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
PS Girls 0 #545 3 10,981
LY 0 #556 4 12,703
CM Girls 0 #558 3 11,671
SG Girls 0 #559 28 18,916
IR Boys 0 #561 5 10,162
BD Boys 0 #563 14 10,045
BO Boys 0 #578 15 9,244
IL Boys 0 #594 14 10,983
HK Girls 0 #600 16 16,104
CL Boys 0 #601 65 13,390
AR Girls 0 #628 3 8,289
IL Girls 0 #643 3 11,648
BO Girls 0 #650 2 9,488
ZA Boys 0 #672 600 25,619
LB 0 #688 3 13,263
IT 0 #692 23 4,183
IQ Boys 0 #694 4 13,071
KW Boys 0 #694 76 18,755
United States Boys 2024 #755 138 7,044
BR Boys 0 #778 8 12,213
PE Boys 0 #780 99 14,506
Germany Boys 0 #783 170 5,697
OM Boys 0 #819 63 17,948
NG Girls 0 #823 4 15,093
AE Boys 0 #849 245 22,615
Spain Boys 0 #860 71 5,610
TN 0 #861 5 13,765
CO Boys 0 #863 58 15,656
United States Girls 2001 #873 5 9,507
SA Girls 0 #882 54 25,931
MY Boys 0 #891 222 25,439
CL Girls 0 #912 4 14,098
NG Boys 0 #913 39 16,906
EG Boys 0 #918 8 15,035
MX Boys 0 #937 46 16,355
NL Girls 0 #941 15 5,933
IN Boys 0 #984 18 16,750
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
SA Boys 0 #993 729 28,008
PE Girls 0 #1,003 8 14,861
MY Girls 0 #1,069 4 24,821
MA 0 #1,115 14 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,125 17 25,928
CO Girls 0 #1,149 4 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,166 18 17,781
DZ 0 #1,228 7 20,130
TR 0 #1,251 4 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,283 189 10,046
IT Girls 0 #1,433 14 9,415

Glenn is popular in 82 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Norway
Ireland
Scotland, United Kingdom
Canada

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People also ask about Glenn

Glenn is predominantly a boy's name.
Glenn is a one syllable name, pronounced GLEN (/ɡlɛn/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Glen, Glennie, Glenna, Glenda, Glennis and Glendon.
Across languages, Glenn has these equivalents: Gleann (Scottish Gaelic original), Dale (English, same meaning), Valle (Spanish/Italian, same meaning).
Yes, very popular — Glenn ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 10 countries.
Glenn ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Glenn's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 10 notable people named Glenn are in our database, including Glenn Close (Actor), Glenn Ford (Actor), Glenn Frey (Actor).