Glenn

Glenn is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 138 boys in the United States.

Glenn at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ɡlɛn/

About the name Glenn

Glenn belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Glenn first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #55 in 1962, and in 2024 138 babies received the name — 248,517 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Glenn in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#55 in 1962
Peak year
1962
Babies named Glenn in 2024
138
Total since 1880
248,517

Glenn in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#278 in 1996
Babies named Glenn in 2025
4
Total since 1996
521

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Glenn mean?

The meaning of Glenn is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Glenn a boy or girl name?

Glenn is a boy name. In 2024, 138 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Glenn?

Glenn comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Glenn?

Glenn first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #55 in 1962, and 138 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Glenn?

Glenn is pronounced /ɡlɛn/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.