Glenn vs Penn

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 #2,952 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hill, headland, enclosure"

Origin: Old English

American English Welsh

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Glenn Rank #1,366

Penn Rank #2,952

Glenn is more popular, ranked #1366 vs #2952 for Penn.

Is Glenn or Penn more popular?

Glenn is more popular, ranked #1366 compared to Penn at #2952 in the United States.

What do Glenn and Penn mean?

Glenn means "valley, narrow glen" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Penn means "hill, headland, enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Glenn and Penn boy or girl names?

Glenn is primarily a boy name. Penn is primarily a boy name.