Glenn vs Gerard

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 #1,529 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave spear, strong with a spear"

Origin: Old High German

English French Irish Dutch German

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Glenn Rank #1,366

Gerard Rank #1,529

Glenn is more popular, ranked #1366 vs #1529 for Gerard.

Is Glenn or Gerard more popular?

Glenn is more popular, ranked #1366 compared to Gerard at #1529 in the United States.

What do Glenn and Gerard mean?

Glenn means "valley, narrow glen" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Gerard means "brave spear, strong with a spear" (Old High German origin).

Are Glenn and Gerard boy or girl names?

Glenn is primarily a boy name. Gerard is primarily a boy name.