Dan vs Gene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

✓ 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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Dan Rank #1,931

Gene Rank #1,910

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Dan or Gene more popular?

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Gene mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin).

Are Dan and Gene boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Gene is primarily a boy name.