Gene vs Duane

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 #2,090 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American English

✓ All Clear

Gene Rank #1,910

Duane Rank #2,090

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 vs #2090 for Duane.

Is Gene or Duane more popular?

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 compared to Duane at #2090 in the United States.

What do Gene and Duane mean?

Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin). Duane means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Gene and Duane boy or girl names?

Gene is primarily a boy name. Duane is primarily a boy name.