Dave vs Gene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dave

Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

English American European

✓ 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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Dave Rank #2,019

Gene Rank #1,910

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 vs #2019 for Dave.

Is Dave or Gene more popular?

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 compared to Dave at #2019 in the United States.

What do Dave and Gene mean?

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

Are Dave and Gene boy or girl names?

Dave is primarily a boy name. Gene is primarily a boy name.