Glenn vs Linus

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 #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

Scandinavian German English American Finnish

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Glenn Rank #1,366

Linus Rank #1,423

Glenn is more popular, ranked #1366 vs #1423 for Linus.

Is Glenn or Linus more popular?

Glenn is more popular, ranked #1366 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Glenn and Linus mean?

Glenn means "valley, narrow glen" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin).

Are Glenn and Linus boy or girl names?

Glenn is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.