Gen

Pronunciation: [ j-EHN ]

Gen is a boy baby name. Ranked #28,742 in the US.

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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Gen is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced j-EHN.

Parents who love the name Gen often also consider Blitz, Faber, Eniel .

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Historical Record

Gen first appeared in US Social Security records in 1969.

Over 67 babies have been named Gen in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Gen is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,742 for boy names in the US .

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#28,742
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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#28,742
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Genesis #1149 Gentry #1601 Gene #1910 Genaro #2423 Geno #2757 Gennaro #4699

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Gen is also used as a girl name, ranked #37378.

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Blitz Boy Modern English Faber Boy Latin Eniel Boy Hebrew Darney Boy Celtic Candor Boy Latin Brit Boy Celtic Dovie Boy English Coah Boy American English

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"from Britain, Briton"

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gen

Is Gen a boy or girl name?
Gen is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #28742. As a girl name, it is ranked #37378. Gen is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Gen?
Gen is pronounced j-EHN.
How popular is the name Gen?
Gen is currently ranked #28742 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Gen a common or rare name?
Gen is an uncommon name, ranked #28742 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Gen?
Gen pairs well with Blitz, Faber, Eniel, Darney in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Gen?
Related spellings include Genesis, Gentry, Gene, Genaro.

About the Name Gen

Gen is a boy name .

Is Gen a boy or girl name? Gen is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,742 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #37,378. Gen is more commonly used as a boy name.

Gen is currently ranked #28,742 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Gen include Genesis, Gentry, Gene, Genaro, Geno . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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