Jansen vs Galen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jansen

Boy #2,836 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jan (John)"

Origin: Dutch

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Boy #2,747 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"calm, tranquil"

Origin: Greek

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Jansen Rank #2,836

Galen Rank #2,747

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

Is Jansen or Galen more popular?

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

What do Jansen and Galen mean?

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

Are Jansen and Galen boy or girl names?

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