Glenn vs Rafe

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 #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

English British Jewish American

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Glenn Rank #1,366

Rafe Rank #1,311

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1366 for Glenn.

Is Glenn or Rafe more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Glenn at #1366 in the United States.

What do Glenn and Rafe mean?

Glenn means "valley, narrow glen" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Glenn and Rafe boy or girl names?

Glenn is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.