Glenn vs Cian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Glenn

Boy #1,366 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"valley, narrow glen"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,366
Total SSA Count
138
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Cian

Boy #1,535 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ancient, enduring, long-lived"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Celtic Irish diaspora

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,535
Total SSA Count
115
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Glenn Rank #1,366
Cian Rank #1,535

Glenn is more popular, ranked #1366 vs #1535 for Cian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glenn or Cian more popular?

Glenn is more popular, ranked #1366 compared to Cian at #1535 in the United States.

What do Glenn and Cian mean?

Glenn means "valley, narrow glen" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Cian means "ancient, enduring, long-lived" (Old Irish origin).

Are Glenn and Cian boy or girl names?

Glenn is primarily a boy name. Cian is primarily a boy name.

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