Boyd vs Gene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boyd

Boy #2,215 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blond, yellow-haired"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic buidhe

Scottish Irish American Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,910 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"well-born, of noble descent"

Origin: Greek

American English French

15 High Risk

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Boyd Rank #2,215

Gene Rank #1,910

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 vs #2215 for Boyd.

Is Boyd or Gene more popular?

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 compared to Boyd at #2215 in the United States.

What do Boyd and Gene mean?

Boyd means "blond, yellow-haired" (Scottish Gaelic buidhe origin). Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin).

Are Boyd and Gene boy or girl names?

Boyd is primarily a boy name. Gene is primarily a boy name.