Gerald vs Glenn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerald

Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Boy #1,366 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"valley, narrow glen"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American Australian

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Gerald Rank #1,168

Glenn Rank #1,366

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1366 for Glenn.

Is Gerald or Glenn more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Glenn at #1366 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Glenn mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Glenn means "valley, narrow glen" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Gerald and Glenn boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Glenn is primarily a boy name.