Jeff vs Galen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeff

Boy #2,932 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"divine peace, God's peace"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #2,747 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"calm, tranquil"

Origin: Greek

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Jeff Rank #2,932

Galen Rank #2,747

Galen is more popular, ranked #2747 vs #2932 for Jeff.

Is Jeff or Galen more popular?

Galen is more popular, ranked #2747 compared to Jeff at #2932 in the United States.

What do Jeff and Galen mean?

Jeff means "divine peace, God's peace" (Germanic origin). Galen means "calm, tranquil" (Greek origin).

Are Jeff and Galen boy or girl names?

Jeff is primarily a boy name. Galen is primarily a boy name.