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Gene vs Koby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gene

Boy #1,910 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"well-born, of noble descent"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,910
Total SSA Count
83
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Koby

Boy #2,066 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,066
Total SSA Count
73
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gene Rank #1,910
Koby Rank #2,066

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 vs #2066 for Koby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gene or Koby more popular?

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 compared to Koby at #2066 in the United States.

What do Gene and Koby mean?

Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin). Koby means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gene and Koby boy or girl names?

Gene is primarily a boy name. Koby is primarily a boy name.

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