Glenn vs Alder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Glenn

Boy #1,366 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"valley, narrow glen"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American Australian

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Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

English German Scandinavian American

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Glenn Rank #1,366

Alder Rank #1,424

Glenn is more popular, ranked #1366 vs #1424 for Alder.

Is Glenn or Alder more popular?

Glenn is more popular, ranked #1366 compared to Alder at #1424 in the United States.

What do Glenn and Alder mean?

Glenn means "valley, narrow glen" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin).

Are Glenn and Alder boy or girl names?

Glenn is primarily a boy name. Alder is primarily a boy name.