Glenn vs Orson

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 #1,501 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little bear, bear cub"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Glenn Rank #1,366

Orson Rank #1,501

Glenn is more popular, ranked #1366 vs #1501 for Orson.

Is Glenn or Orson more popular?

Glenn is more popular, ranked #1366 compared to Orson at #1501 in the United States.

What do Glenn and Orson mean?

Glenn means "valley, narrow glen" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Orson means "little bear, bear cub" (Old French origin).

Are Glenn and Orson boy or girl names?

Glenn is primarily a boy name. Orson is primarily a boy name.