Galen
Galen: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡeɪlən/
Meaning and origin of Galen
- A male given name from Ancient Greek, of mostly American usage.
Etymology
From Middle English Galen, from Latin Galēnus, from Ancient Greek Γαληνός (Galēnós), from γαλήνη (galḗnē, “calm, tranquillity”).
How popular is Galen?
Since 1880, 560 girls and 16,500 boys in the U.S. have been named Galen (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2380 in 1943. Its highest rank for boys was #329 in 1949. In 2025, 23 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Galen
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Galen FAQ
What does the name Galen mean?
A male given name from Ancient Greek, of mostly American usage. From Middle English Galen, from Latin Galēnus, from Ancient Greek Γαληνός (Galēnós), from γαλήνη (galḗnē, “calm, tranquillity”).
What is the origin of the name Galen?
Galen is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Galen?
Since 1880, 560 girls and 16,500 boys in the U.S. have been named Galen (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2380 in 1943. Its highest rank for boys was #329 in 1949. In 2025, 23 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Galen a boy or girl name?
Galen is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 560 girls and 16,500 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.