Glenn Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Glenn Name at a Glance

Name	Glenn
Meaning	From the glen. Valley. Variant of Glenna. Famous bearer: actress Glenn Close.
Origin	Gaelic
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Glenn Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Glenn means “From the glen. Valley. Variant of Glenna. Famous bearer: actress Glenn Close”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Glenn Name Origin

Our database records Glenn under Gaelic origin. Browse more Gaelic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Glenn a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Glenn is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Glenn

When considering Glenn for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.