Glenn vs Niam

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 #1,435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, radiant"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American

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Glenn Rank #1,366

Niam Rank #1,435

Glenn is more popular, ranked #1366 vs #1435 for Niam.

Is Glenn or Niam more popular?

Glenn is more popular, ranked #1366 compared to Niam at #1435 in the United States.

What do Glenn and Niam mean?

Glenn means "valley, narrow glen" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Niam means "bright, radiant" (Old Irish origin).

Are Glenn and Niam boy or girl names?

Glenn is primarily a boy name. Niam is primarily a boy name.