Glenn vs Kole

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Glenn Rank #1,366
Kole Rank #1,201

Kole is more popular, ranked #1201 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

Kole ___

  • Kole James
  • Kole Thomas
  • Kole Henry
  • Kole William
  • Kole Alexander
  • Kole Robert

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Glenn

Craig Scott Donna Linda Bruce

If you choose Kole

Beau Chase Jace Brielle Avery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glenn or Kole more popular?

Kole is more popular, ranked #1201 compared to Glenn at #1366 in the United States.

What do Glenn and Kole mean?

Glenn means "valley, narrow glen" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kole means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Glenn and Kole boy or girl names?

Glenn is primarily a boy name. Kole is primarily a boy name.

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