Glenn vs Percy

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

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Percy

Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,256
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Perce

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Glenn Rank #1,366
Percy Rank #1,256

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 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

Percy ___

  • Percy James
  • Percy Arthur
  • Percy Edmund
  • Percy Oliver
  • Percy George
  • Percy Fox

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Glenn

Craig Scott Donna Linda Bruce

If you choose Percy

Atticus Hugo Harriet Clem Gus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glenn or Percy more popular?

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 compared to Glenn at #1366 in the United States.

What do Glenn and Percy mean?

Glenn means "valley, narrow glen" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Glenn and Percy boy or girl names?

Glenn is primarily a boy name. Percy is primarily a boy name.

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