Glenn

Meaning of Glenn

It means "from the valley". It can also refer to a narrow, secluded valley.

Glenn has Scottish, Gaelic roots — browse every Scottish, Gaelic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Glenn

After ranking as high as #591 in 2000, Glenn has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Glenn

• Glenn Close
  Actress of stage and screen
• Glenn Gould
  Canadian classical pianist
• Glenn Miller
  American jazz musician
• Glenn Danzig
  Singer, songwriter, musician
• Glenn Beck
  Conservative political commentator

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Questions about the name Glenn

What does the name Glenn mean?

Glenn means it means "from the valley". it can also refer to a narrow, secluded valley, and it comes from Scottish, Gaelic origins.

Is Glenn a boy's or a girl's name?

Glenn is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Glenn?

Glenn did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Glenn most popular?

Glenn peaked at #591 in 2000.