Thor vs Galen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thor

Boy #2,806 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thunder"

Origin: Old Norse

Norse Scandinavian American

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Boy #2,747 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"calm, tranquil"

Origin: Greek

English American Greek

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Thor Rank #2,806

Galen Rank #2,747

Galen is more popular, ranked #2747 vs #2806 for Thor.

Is Thor or Galen more popular?

Galen is more popular, ranked #2747 compared to Thor at #2806 in the United States.

What do Thor and Galen mean?

Thor means "thunder" (Old Norse origin). Galen means "calm, tranquil" (Greek origin).

Are Thor and Galen boy or girl names?

Thor is primarily a boy name. Galen is primarily a boy name.