Glenn vs Gerald

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 #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Glenn Rank #1,366

Gerald Rank #1,168

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1366 for Glenn.

Is Glenn or Gerald more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Glenn at #1366 in the United States.

What do Glenn and Gerald mean?

Glenn means "valley, narrow glen" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Glenn and Gerald boy or girl names?

Glenn is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.