Glenn vs Galen

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 #2,747 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"calm, tranquil"

Origin: Greek

English American Greek

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Glenn Rank #1,366

Galen Rank #2,747

Glenn is more popular, ranked #1366 vs #2747 for Galen.

Is Glenn or Galen more popular?

Glenn is more popular, ranked #1366 compared to Galen at #2747 in the United States.

What do Glenn and Galen mean?

Glenn means "valley, narrow glen" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Galen means "calm, tranquil" (Greek origin).

Are Glenn and Galen boy or girl names?

Glenn is primarily a boy name. Galen is primarily a boy name.