Glenn vs Nova

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Glenn

Boy #1,366 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"valley, narrow glen"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Glenn Rank #1,366

Nova Rank #1,180

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 vs #1366 for Glenn.

Is Glenn or Nova more popular?

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 compared to Glenn at #1366 in the United States.

What do Glenn and Nova mean?

Glenn means "valley, narrow glen" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin).

Are Glenn and Nova boy or girl names?

Glenn is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a boy name.