What origin is the name Galen?

Galen comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Galen a popular name?

Galen is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Galen?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Galen — for example Mason, Jackson, Carter. You can browse more on our english names page.

Galen

Q: Is Galen a rare name?

Yes. Galen does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Galen

Galen

Unisex

english

2 syllables

Galen is an english unisex name meaning "This unisex English name means healer, calm, or tranquil, and is sometimes associated with a festive party or celebratory spirit.".

The meaning of Galen is "This unisex English name means healer, calm, or tranquil, and is sometimes associated with a festive party or celebratory spirit." — a unisex name of english origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This unisex English name means healer, calm, or tranquil, and is sometimes associated with a festive party or celebratory spirit.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Galen

Very rare in US records

What does Galen mean?

Galen is a unisex name of english origin meaning "This unisex English name means healer, calm, or tranquil, and is sometimes associated with a festive party or celebratory spirit.".