Glyn
Pronunciation: [ gl-IHN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Glyn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 523 babies have been named Glyn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Glyn is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #37,948 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #37,948
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Glyn is also used as a girl name, ranked #13475.
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#38,005 in US
Sino-Vietnamese origin
"prosperous, equal in rank"
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"home ruler, powerful ruler"
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About the Name Glyn
Glyn is a boy name .
Is Glyn a boy or girl name? Glyn is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #37,948 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #13,475. Glyn is more commonly used as a girl name.
Glyn is currently ranked #37,948 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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