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Garrison vs Gene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gene

Boy #1,910 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"well-born, of noble descent"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,910
Total SSA Count
83
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Garrison Rank #1,799
Gene Rank #1,910

Garrison is more popular, ranked #1799 vs #1910 for Gene.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garrison or Gene more popular?

Garrison is more popular, ranked #1799 compared to Gene at #1910 in the United States.

What do Garrison and Gene mean?

Garrison means "son of Garret, son of the spear bearer" (Germanic/English origin). Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin).

Are Garrison and Gene boy or girl names?

Garrison is primarily a boy name. Gene is primarily a boy name.

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