Meaning
kind, gentle
Origin
Gene is a name of Greek origin, rooted in modern tradition.
It appears in our records across 13 countries (BE, CA, CL, CR, FR, GB, IT, LT, PH, SA, SG, US, ZA).
Style
- classic
- international
- masculine
- short
- traditional
- feminine
Famous people named Gene
- Gene Kelly
- Géine (Irish goddess of sovereignty)
- Gene Roddenberry (Star Trek creator)
- Gene Simmons (KISS musician)
Variations
Genna, Gennifer, Genutė
Popularity
Gene appears in 13 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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