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Gene vs Antony

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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Antony

Boy #1,780 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"priceless one, beyond praise"

Origin: Latin Antonius (Etruscan origin)

Cultural Roots

English Italian Roman Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,780
Total SSA Count
92
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gene Rank #1,910
Antony Rank #1,780

Antony is more popular, ranked #1780 vs #1910 for Gene.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gene or Antony more popular?

Antony is more popular, ranked #1780 compared to Gene at #1910 in the United States.

What do Gene and Antony mean?

Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin). Antony means "priceless one, beyond praise" (Latin Antonius (Etruscan origin) origin).

Are Gene and Antony boy or girl names?

Gene is primarily a boy name. Antony is primarily a boy name.

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