Glenn vs Gene

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 #1,910 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"well-born, of noble descent"

Origin: Greek

American English French

15 High Risk

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Glenn Rank #1,366

Gene Rank #1,910

Glenn is more popular, ranked #1366 vs #1910 for Gene.

Is Glenn or Gene more popular?

Glenn is more popular, ranked #1366 compared to Gene at #1910 in the United States.

What do Glenn and Gene mean?

Glenn means "valley, narrow glen" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin).

Are Glenn and Gene boy or girl names?

Glenn is primarily a boy name. Gene is primarily a boy name.