Glenn vs Isiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Isiah

Boy #1,312 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,312
Total SSA Count
148
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ike, Izzy, Siah

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Popularity Comparison

Glenn Rank #1,366
Isiah Rank #1,312

Isiah is more popular, ranked #1312 vs #1366 for Glenn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Glenn ___

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

Isiah ___

  • Isiah James
  • Isiah Michael
  • Isiah David
  • Isiah Thomas
  • Isiah Ray
  • Isiah Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Glenn

Craig Scott Donna Linda Bruce

If you choose Isiah

Elijah Josiah Naomi Zara Micah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glenn or Isiah more popular?

Isiah is more popular, ranked #1312 compared to Glenn at #1366 in the United States.

What do Glenn and Isiah mean?

Glenn means "valley, narrow glen" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Isiah means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Glenn and Isiah boy or girl names?

Glenn is primarily a boy name. Isiah is primarily a boy name.

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