Gene vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

✓ All Clear

Gene Rank #1,910

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1910 for Gene.

Is Gene or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Gene at #1910 in the United States.

What do Gene and Gideon mean?

Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gene and Gideon boy or girl names?

Gene is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.