Glenn

Glenn is a given name and surname of Gaelic origin. It derives from the Scottish Gaelic Gleann, meaning valley or glen. The form Glenn is a common Anglicization of Gleann, while Glen is a closely related variant used as both a given name and a surname. The name spread through English-speaking countries in the 19th and 20th centuries, often adopted for its simple, strong sound.

As a masculine given name in most contexts, Glenn has been popular in the United States, the United Kingdom, and parts of Europe. Variants include Glen, and the name is sometimes associated with a sense of rugged nature.

Notable people with Glenn as a given name include Glenn Close, American actress; Glenn Beck, American broadcaster; Glenn Frey, American musician; Glenn Gould, Canadian pianist; Glenn Miller, American bandleader.

As a surname, notable bearers include John Glenn, American astronaut and senator.

Geographically, places named Glenn exist, including Glenn County in California.

The name appears in literature and media as both a given name and a surname.