Galen vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Galen

Boy #2,747 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"calm, tranquil"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Galen Rank #2,747

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #2747 for Galen.

Is Galen or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Galen at #2747 in the United States.

What do Galen and David mean?

Galen means "calm, tranquil" (Greek origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Galen and David boy or girl names?

Galen is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.