Glenn vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Glenn

Boy #1,366 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"valley, narrow glen"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,421 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fair-haired, blonde head"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra

Irish English American Australian

12 High Risk

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Glenn Rank #1,366

Barry Rank #1,421

Glenn is more popular, ranked #1366 vs #1421 for Barry.

Is Glenn or Barry more popular?

Glenn is more popular, ranked #1366 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Glenn and Barry mean?

Glenn means "valley, narrow glen" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Glenn and Barry boy or girl names?

Glenn is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.