Dale vs Glenn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dale

Boy #1,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"valley dweller, from the valley"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,309
Total SSA Count
149
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Glenn

Boy #1,366 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"valley, narrow glen"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,366
Total SSA Count
138
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gle, Gly, Glie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dale Rank #1,309
Glenn Rank #1,366

Dale is more popular, ranked #1309 vs #1366 for Glenn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dale ___

  • Dale Edward
  • Dale Robert
  • Dale Wayne
  • Dale Michael
  • Dale Thomas
  • Dale Lee

Glenn ___

  • Glenn Michael
  • Glenn Robert
  • Glenn Thomas
  • Glenn Alan
  • Glenn David
  • Glenn Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dale

Glen Dean Terry Karen Susan

If you choose Glenn

Craig Scott Donna Linda Bruce

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dale or Glenn more popular?

Dale is more popular, ranked #1309 compared to Glenn at #1366 in the United States.

What do Dale and Glenn mean?

Dale means "valley dweller, from the valley" (Old English/Old Norse origin). Glenn means "valley, narrow glen" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Dale and Glenn boy or girl names?

Dale is primarily a boy name. Glenn is primarily a boy name.

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