Spelling Variants
Glen vs Glenn: Which Spelling?
Glen is the English spelling, Glenn is the English variant spelling of the same name.
Global Rank #378
Glen
Origin: English
The given name 'Glen' is derived from the Old English word 'glēan', meaning a valley or a hollow, and is related to the Proto-Germanic word '*glainaz', which is also the…
Global Rank #95
Glenn
Origin: English
Glenn derives from the Scottish and Irish Gaelic word "gleann," meaning "valley" or "glen," referring to a person who lived in or near a valley.
Which is more popular? Based on real registry rankings, Glenn currently ranks higher globally. Popularity can vary a lot by country — check each name's own page for a full regional breakdown.