Calder vs Gene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calder

Boy #2,005 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough waters, hard stream"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

✓ 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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Calder Rank #2,005

Gene Rank #1,910

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 vs #2005 for Calder.

Is Calder or Gene more popular?

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 compared to Calder at #2005 in the United States.

What do Calder and Gene mean?

Calder means "rough waters, hard stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin).

Are Calder and Gene boy or girl names?

Calder is primarily a boy name. Gene is primarily a boy name.