Glenn vs Maddux

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

Maddux

Boy #1,395 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the fortunate one"

Origin: Welsh (Madog)

Cultural Roots

Welsh American Sports culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,395
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maddy, Madd

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Glenn Rank #1,366
Maddux Rank #1,395

Glenn is more popular, ranked #1366 vs #1395 for Maddux.

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

Maddux ___

  • Maddux James
  • Maddux Cole
  • Maddux Lee
  • Maddux Blake
  • Maddux Reed
  • Maddux Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Glenn

Craig Scott Donna Linda Bruce

If you choose Maddux

Brody Beckett Knox Ryder Jett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glenn or Maddux more popular?

Glenn is more popular, ranked #1366 compared to Maddux at #1395 in the United States.

What do Glenn and Maddux mean?

Glenn means "valley, narrow glen" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Maddux means "son of the fortunate one" (Welsh (Madog) origin).

Are Glenn and Maddux boy or girl names?

Glenn is primarily a boy name. Maddux is primarily a boy name.

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