Glenn vs Perry

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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Perry

Boy #1,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pear tree"

Origin: Old English pirige

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,243
Total SSA Count
160
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Per

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Glenn Rank #1,366
Perry Rank #1,243

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 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

Perry ___

  • Perry James
  • Perry Lee
  • Perry Andrew
  • Perry Thomas
  • Perry Alexander
  • Perry Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Glenn

Craig Scott Donna Linda Bruce

If you choose Perry

Terry Darcy Billie Sidney Murray

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glenn or Perry more popular?

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 compared to Glenn at #1366 in the United States.

What do Glenn and Perry mean?

Glenn means "valley, narrow glen" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin).

Are Glenn and Perry boy or girl names?

Glenn is primarily a boy name. Perry is primarily a boy name.

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