Gene vs Donte

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 #1,984 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lasting, enduring"

Origin: Italian/Latin

Italian American African-American

✓ All Clear

Gene Rank #1,910

Donte Rank #1,984

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 vs #1984 for Donte.

Is Gene or Donte more popular?

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 compared to Donte at #1984 in the United States.

What do Gene and Donte mean?

Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin). Donte means "lasting, enduring" (Italian/Latin origin).

Are Gene and Donte boy or girl names?

Gene is primarily a boy name. Donte is primarily a boy name.