Gene vs Justus

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 #1,814 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"just, righteous, upright"

Origin: Latin

German Dutch English Christian

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Gene Rank #1,910

Justus Rank #1,814

Justus is more popular, ranked #1814 vs #1910 for Gene.

Is Gene or Justus more popular?

Justus is more popular, ranked #1814 compared to Gene at #1910 in the United States.

What do Gene and Justus mean?

Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin). Justus means "just, righteous, upright" (Latin origin).

Are Gene and Justus boy or girl names?

Gene is primarily a boy name. Justus is primarily a boy name.