Thompson vs Galen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thompson

Boy #2,935 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Thomas, son of the twin"

Origin: Middle English

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Boy #2,747 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"calm, tranquil"

Origin: Greek

English American Greek

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Thompson Rank #2,935

Galen Rank #2,747

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

Is Thompson or Galen more popular?

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

What do Thompson and Galen mean?

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

Are Thompson and Galen boy or girl names?

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