Nova vs Glenn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nova

Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,366 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"valley, narrow glen"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Nova Rank #1,180

Glenn Rank #1,366

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 vs #1366 for Glenn.

Is Nova or Glenn more popular?

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 compared to Glenn at #1366 in the United States.

What do Nova and Glenn mean?

Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin). Glenn means "valley, narrow glen" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Nova and Glenn boy or girl names?

Nova is primarily a boy name. Glenn is primarily a boy name.