Richard vs Glenn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #1,366 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"valley, narrow glen"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American Australian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Glenn Rank #1,366

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

Is Richard or Glenn more popular?

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

What do Richard and Glenn mean?

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

Are Richard and Glenn boy or girl names?

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