Galen vs Tom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Galen

Boy #2,747 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"calm, tranquil"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #2,829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Galen Rank #2,747

Tom Rank #2,829

Galen is more popular, ranked #2747 vs #2829 for Tom.

Is Galen or Tom more popular?

Galen is more popular, ranked #2747 compared to Tom at #2829 in the United States.

What do Galen and Tom mean?

Galen means "calm, tranquil" (Greek origin). Tom means "twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Galen and Tom boy or girl names?

Galen is primarily a boy name. Tom is primarily a boy name.