Glenn vs Ryan

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 #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Glenn Rank #1,366

Ryan Rank #87

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #1366 for Glenn.

Is Glenn or Ryan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Glenn at #1366 in the United States.

What do Glenn and Ryan mean?

Glenn means "valley, narrow glen" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Glenn and Ryan boy or girl names?

Glenn is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.