Glenn vs Gilbert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Glenn

Boy #1,366 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"valley, narrow glen"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

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Glenn Rank #1,366

Gilbert Rank #1,397

Glenn is more popular, ranked #1366 vs #1397 for Gilbert.

Is Glenn or Gilbert more popular?

Glenn is more popular, ranked #1366 compared to Gilbert at #1397 in the United States.

What do Glenn and Gilbert mean?

Glenn means "valley, narrow glen" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin).

Are Glenn and Gilbert boy or girl names?

Glenn is primarily a boy name. Gilbert is primarily a boy name.