Penn vs Glenn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Penn

Boy #2,952 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hill, headland, enclosure"

Origin: Old English

American English Welsh

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Boy #1,366 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"valley, narrow glen"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American Australian

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Penn Rank #2,952

Glenn Rank #1,366

Glenn is more popular, ranked #1366 vs #2952 for Penn.

Is Penn or Glenn more popular?

Glenn is more popular, ranked #1366 compared to Penn at #2952 in the United States.

What do Penn and Glenn mean?

Penn means "hill, headland, enclosure" (Old English origin). Glenn means "valley, narrow glen" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Penn and Glenn boy or girl names?

Penn is primarily a boy name. Glenn is primarily a boy name.