Galen vs Frederic

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Galen

Boy #2,747 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"calm, tranquil"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #2,888 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler, peaceful power"

Origin: Old Germanic

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Galen Rank #2,747

Frederic Rank #2,888

Galen is more popular, ranked #2747 vs #2888 for Frederic.

Is Galen or Frederic more popular?

Galen is more popular, ranked #2747 compared to Frederic at #2888 in the United States.

What do Galen and Frederic mean?

Galen means "calm, tranquil" (Greek origin). Frederic means "peaceful ruler, peaceful power" (Old Germanic origin).

Are Galen and Frederic boy or girl names?

Galen is primarily a boy name. Frederic is primarily a boy name.