Galen

Galen has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Galen isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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New York City Dog Name Database

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Galen is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Galen was, in the past month, the 4836th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Galen is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Galen was viewed 27 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Galen's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Galen is most adored in Nebraska, Connecticut and Washington.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Michigan, Illinois and New Jersey.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Galen.

Most popular breeds named Galen:

1. Chow Chow

Galen is found in these categories:

irish

Not directly linked to Irish culture or language.

greek

A renowned Greek physician and philosopher from the Roman era.