Galen vs Thompson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Galen

Boy #2,747 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"calm, tranquil"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #2,935 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Thomas, son of the twin"

Origin: Middle English

English American Scottish

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Galen Rank #2,747

Thompson Rank #2,935

Galen is more popular, ranked #2747 vs #2935 for Thompson.

Is Galen or Thompson more popular?

Galen is more popular, ranked #2747 compared to Thompson at #2935 in the United States.

What do Galen and Thompson mean?

Galen means "calm, tranquil" (Greek origin). Thompson means "son of Thomas, son of the twin" (Middle English origin).

Are Galen and Thompson boy or girl names?

Galen is primarily a boy name. Thompson is primarily a boy name.