Glenn vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Glenn Rank #1,366

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1366 for Glenn.

Is Glenn or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Glenn at #1366 in the United States.

What do Glenn and Gideon mean?

Glenn means "valley, narrow glen" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Glenn and Gideon boy or girl names?

Glenn is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.