Gene vs Jules

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 #1,841 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)"

Origin: Greek (ioulos)

French English American Belgian Dutch

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Gene Rank #1,910

Jules Rank #1,841

Jules is more popular, ranked #1841 vs #1910 for Gene.

Is Gene or Jules more popular?

Jules is more popular, ranked #1841 compared to Gene at #1910 in the United States.

What do Gene and Jules mean?

Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin). Jules means "youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)" (Greek (ioulos) origin).

Are Gene and Jules boy or girl names?

Gene is primarily a boy name. Jules is primarily a boy name.