Gene vs Evans

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 #1,880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Evan"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

✓ All Clear

Gene Rank #1,910

Evans Rank #1,880

Evans is more popular, ranked #1880 vs #1910 for Gene.

Is Gene or Evans more popular?

Evans is more popular, ranked #1880 compared to Gene at #1910 in the United States.

What do Gene and Evans mean?

Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin). Evans means "son of Evan" (Welsh origin).

Are Gene and Evans boy or girl names?

Gene is primarily a boy name. Evans is primarily a boy name.