What does the name Gene mean?

The name Gene means "Well-born".

What is the origin of the name Gene?

Gene is a name of Greek origin.

In 2023, 83 babies were named Gene in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Gene is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 83 →

All-Time Total: 125,910

Peak Year: 1937

Gene is a short form of Eugene, which is derived from the Greek name Eugenios, meaning "well-born" or "noble."

Boy names closely related to Gene

Fred Allan Emanuel Bryan Adrien Emmanuel Kristofer Chris

Girl names closely related to Gene

Star Amie Beverly Marianne Carol Symphony Avani Shelly

Names with similar meaning to Gene

Eugene Eugenia Gena Owen

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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