Name Meaning & Origin
"A surname."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Gallen may refer to:PlacesGallen (barony), a barony in Ireland Sankt Gallen (disambiguation), various locations in German-speaking countriesPeopleSaint Gall, Irish missionary, Sankt Gallus in German Conal Gallen, Irish singer/comedian Herbert Gallen (1915–2007), American fashion businessman Hugh Gallen (1924–1982), Governor of New Hampshire, USA James Gallen (1928–2012), American politician Jarl Gallén (1908–90), Finnish historian Joel Gallen, American filmmaker Kevin Gallen, English association footballer Laurie Gallen, New Zealand field hockey player Oisín Gallen, Irish Gaelic footballer Paul Gallen, Australian rugby league player Ricardo Gallén, Spanish classical guitar player Thomas Gallen (1932–2025), American jurist and politician in Florida Zac Gallen, American baseball
Gallen may refer to:PlacesGallen (barony), a barony in Ireland Sankt Gallen (disambiguation), various locations in German-speaking countriesPeopleSaint Gall, Irish missionary, Sankt Gallus in German Conal Gallen, Irish singer/comedian Herbert Gallen (1915–2007), American fashion businessman Hugh Gallen (1924–1982), Governor of New Hampshire, USA James Gallen (1928–2012), American politician Jarl Gallén (1908–90), Finnish historian Joel Gallen, American filmmaker Kevin Gallen, English association footballer Laurie Gallen, New Zealand field hockey player Oisín Gallen, Irish Gaelic footballer Paul Gallen, Australian rugby league player Ricardo Gallén, Spanish classical guitar player Thomas Gallen (1932–2025), American jurist and politician in Florida Zac Gallen, American baseball
Life Path 6 — Nurturing & Responsibility: Compassionate, family-oriented, and generous.
Root element "Gallen" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A surname.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
A name used globally.
The Life Path number for Gallen is 6, associated with Nurturing & Responsibility. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 9.
Gallen is Gender-Neutral. Based on US data, 50% male and 50% female.
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