Galen vs Grayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Galen

Boy #2,747 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"calm, tranquil"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #2,699 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gray valley, son of the gray one"

Origin: Old English

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Galen Rank #2,747

Grayden Rank #2,699

Grayden is more popular, ranked #2699 vs #2747 for Galen.

Is Galen or Grayden more popular?

Grayden is more popular, ranked #2699 compared to Galen at #2747 in the United States.

What do Galen and Grayden mean?

Galen means "calm, tranquil" (Greek origin). Grayden means "gray valley, son of the gray one" (Old English origin).

Are Galen and Grayden boy or girl names?

Galen is primarily a boy name. Grayden is primarily a boy name.