Calm or healer
Gaylen is a variant of Galen, derived from the Greek name Galenos. It was famously borne by the 2nd-century Greek physician Claudius Galenus, whose work dominated Western medical science for over a millennium. While traditionally masculine, it has seen occasional unisex use in the United States.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Gaylen in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actress and documentary filmmaker
Major League Baseball player and coach
