Glenn
Discover the meaning and origin of the name Glenn
Glenn
Glenn is an irish unisex name meaning "From the valley; narrow valley; dwells in the glen; derived from the gaelic gleana, meaning valley. used both as a surname and given name. famous bearer: canadian actor glenn ford".
Glenn is a unisex name of irish origin meaning "From the valley; narrow valley; dwells in the glen; derived from the gaelic gleana, meaning valley. used both as a surname and given name. famous bearer: canadian actor glenn ford". It has 1 syllable.
- Origin
- irish
- Gender
- Unisex
- Syllables
- 1
Meaning compiled from public name lists.
Meaning
From the valley; narrow valley; dwells in the glen; derived from the gaelic gleana, meaning valley. used both as a surname and given name. famous bearer: canadian actor glenn ford
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What does Glenn mean?
Glenn is a unisex name of irish origin meaning "From the valley; narrow valley; dwells in the glen; derived from the gaelic gleana, meaning valley. used both as a surname and given name. famous bearer: canadian actor glenn ford".
Is Glenn a rare name?
Yes. Glenn does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.
Names with a similar meaning to Glenn
Glenn means "From the valley; narrow valley; dwells in the glen; derived from the gaelic gleana, meaning valley. used both as a surname and given name. famous bearer: canadian actor glenn ford" — these names share that spirit.
- Christopher — "Bearer of Christ" (greek)
- Oliver — "Olive tree, peace bearer" (latin)
- Jonathan — "God has given" (hebrew)
Questions parents ask about Glenn
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