Glynn

♂ Boy

Pronounced GLIN /ˈɡlɪn/High

Meaning: A Welsh name and surname from 'glyn,' meaning 'valley' or 'glen.' The double-n spelling gives the crisp one-syllable name a tidy finish.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp Welsh name: Glynn means 'valley,' said 'GLIN.' One tidy syllable, vintage and rare.

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Origin MediumWelsh

MeaningA Welsh name and surname from 'glyn,' meaning 'valley' or 'glen.' The double-n spelling gives the crisp one-syllable name a tidy finish.

U.S. rank (2019)#12797 ↗ Rising

2019 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1950

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,944

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Glynn comes from the Welsh 'glyn,' 'valley; glen.' A name and surname alike, it saw mid-century American use, peaked in 1950, and quietly receded after (said 'GLIN').

Glynn belonged to the mid-century generation and has grown rare since. Vintage, Welsh, and crisp.

Did you know? Glynn is a Welsh 'valley' name that peaked around 1950 — a neat mid-century pick now uncommon.

Overall data confidence 58%

References — Glynn — Welsh 'valley'

Variations

GlennGlynGlynne

Nicknames

GlynnieLyn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Glynn mean?

Glynn is a Welsh name and surname meaning 'valley.'

How do you pronounce Glynn?

It's said GLIN /ˈɡlɪn/ — one syllable.

Is Glynn a boy or girl name?

Glynn is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Glynn?

Glynn peaked around the mid-century and is uncommon now.