Glenn vs Anson

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 #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

English American Chinese-American

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Glenn Rank #1,366

Anson Rank #1,396

Glenn is more popular, ranked #1366 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Glenn or Anson more popular?

Glenn is more popular, ranked #1366 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Glenn and Anson mean?

Glenn means "valley, narrow glen" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Glenn and Anson boy or girl names?

Glenn is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.