Galen vs Mace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Galen

Boy #2,747 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"calm, tranquil"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,747
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gale

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Galen Rank #2,747
Mace Rank #2,832

Galen is more popular, ranked #2747 vs #2832 for Mace.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Galen ___

  • Galen James
  • Galen Thomas
  • Galen William
  • Galen Ross
  • Galen Alexander

Mace ___

  • Mace William
  • Mace James
  • Mace Alexander
  • Mace Thomas
  • Mace Edward
  • Mace Harrison

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Galen or Mace more popular?

Galen is more popular, ranked #2747 compared to Mace at #2832 in the United States.

What do Galen and Mace mean?

Galen means "calm, tranquil" (Greek origin). Mace means "heavy club weapon" (Old French origin).

Are Galen and Mace boy or girl names?

Galen is primarily a boy name. Mace is primarily a boy name.

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