Gene vs Darryl

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 #1,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (Norman place name)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

English American African-American

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Gene Rank #1,910

Darryl Rank #1,803

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #1910 for Gene.

Is Gene or Darryl more popular?

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Gene at #1910 in the United States.

What do Gene and Darryl mean?

Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin). Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Gene and Darryl boy or girl names?

Gene is primarily a boy name. Darryl is primarily a boy name.