Glenn vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Glenn

Boy #1,366 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"valley, narrow glen"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Glenn Rank #1,366

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1366 for Glenn.

Is Glenn or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Glenn at #1366 in the United States.

What do Glenn and Richard mean?

Glenn means "valley, narrow glen" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Glenn and Richard boy or girl names?

Glenn is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.