Gene vs Emile

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 #1,920 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rival, eager to emulate"

Origin: Latin Aemilius

French Belgian Swiss English

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Gene Rank #1,910

Emile Rank #1,920

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 vs #1920 for Emile.

Is Gene or Emile more popular?

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 compared to Emile at #1920 in the United States.

What do Gene and Emile mean?

Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin). Emile means "rival, eager to emulate" (Latin Aemilius origin).

Are Gene and Emile boy or girl names?

Gene is primarily a boy name. Emile is primarily a boy name.