Gene vs Henderson

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 #2,087 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Hendry (Henry)"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American Caribbean

✓ All Clear

Gene Rank #1,910

Henderson Rank #2,087

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 vs #2087 for Henderson.

Is Gene or Henderson more popular?

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 compared to Henderson at #2087 in the United States.

What do Gene and Henderson mean?

Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin). Henderson means "son of Hendry (Henry)" (Scottish origin).

Are Gene and Henderson boy or girl names?

Gene is primarily a boy name. Henderson is primarily a boy name.