Glenn vs West

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 #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

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Glenn Rank #1,366

West Rank #1,339

West is more popular, ranked #1339 vs #1366 for Glenn.

Is Glenn or West more popular?

West is more popular, ranked #1339 compared to Glenn at #1366 in the United States.

What do Glenn and West mean?

Glenn means "valley, narrow glen" (Scottish Gaelic origin). West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin).

Are Glenn and West boy or girl names?

Glenn is primarily a boy name. West is primarily a boy name.