BoyWelsh origin

Glyn: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A valley name meaning clean valley, fresh and green.

Origin
Welsh
Syllables
1
Current rank
#13120
Peak
#1047 in 1934

Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1912: #194919121920: #140019201930: #166919301940: #144819401950: #190719501960: #183119601970: #255519701980: #661019802009: #131202009#1#13120

What Glyn Means

Glyn is a boy name of Welsh origin. A valley name meaning clean valley, fresh and green.

How Popular Glyn Is

Glyn currently ranks #13120 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1047 in 1934. It has held steady.

Good to Know About Glyn

  • Glyn is a name with Welsh Celtic origins.
  • Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
  • With just one syllable, Glyn is punchy and memorable, pairing well with longer middle names.

Names Like Glyn

Other Welsh names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Glyn

Welsh names that pair well as a brother or sister to Glyn.

Questions About Glyn

What does Glyn mean?

Glyn is a boy name of Welsh origin. A valley name meaning clean valley, fresh and green.

How popular is Glyn?

Glyn currently ranks #13120 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1047 in 1934. It has held steady.

Where does Glyn come from?

Glyn comes from Welsh roots. Glyn is a name with Welsh Celtic origins.

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