Galen vs Jansen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Galen

Boy #2,747 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"calm, tranquil"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #2,836 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jan (John)"

Origin: Dutch

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Galen Rank #2,747

Jansen Rank #2,836

Galen is more popular, ranked #2747 vs #2836 for Jansen.

Is Galen or Jansen more popular?

Galen is more popular, ranked #2747 compared to Jansen at #2836 in the United States.

What do Galen and Jansen mean?

Galen means "calm, tranquil" (Greek origin). Jansen means "son of Jan (John)" (Dutch origin).

Are Galen and Jansen boy or girl names?

Galen is primarily a boy name. Jansen is primarily a boy name.