Gene vs Dan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gene

Boy #1,910 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"well-born, of noble descent"

Origin: Greek

American English French

15 High Risk

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Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Gene Rank #1,910

Dan Rank #1,931

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

Is Gene or Dan more popular?

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

What do Gene and Dan mean?

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

Are Gene and Dan boy or girl names?

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