Galen vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Galen

Boy #2,747 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"calm, tranquil"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #2,637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)"

Origin: Old English/Latin

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Galen Rank #2,747

Payson Rank #2,637

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #2747 for Galen.

Is Galen or Payson more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Galen at #2747 in the United States.

What do Galen and Payson mean?

Galen means "calm, tranquil" (Greek origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Galen and Payson boy or girl names?

Galen is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.