Duane vs Gene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duane

Boy #2,090 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American English

✓ 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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Duane Rank #2,090

Gene Rank #1,910

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 vs #2090 for Duane.

Is Duane or Gene more popular?

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 compared to Duane at #2090 in the United States.

What do Duane and Gene mean?

Duane means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin).

Are Duane and Gene boy or girl names?

Duane is primarily a boy name. Gene is primarily a boy name.