Glen vs Penn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Glen

Boy #2,326 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow valley, mountain valley"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American Australian

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Boy #2,952 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hill, headland, enclosure"

Origin: Old English

American English Welsh

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Glen Rank #2,326

Penn Rank #2,952

Glen is more popular, ranked #2326 vs #2952 for Penn.

Is Glen or Penn more popular?

Glen is more popular, ranked #2326 compared to Penn at #2952 in the United States.

What do Glen and Penn mean?

Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Penn means "hill, headland, enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Glen and Penn boy or girl names?

Glen is primarily a boy name. Penn is primarily a boy name.