Gene vs Morris

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 #1,873 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Moorish, dark-complexioned"

Origin: Latin

English Welsh American Jewish

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Gene Rank #1,910

Morris Rank #1,873

Morris is more popular, ranked #1873 vs #1910 for Gene.

Is Gene or Morris more popular?

Morris is more popular, ranked #1873 compared to Gene at #1910 in the United States.

What do Gene and Morris mean?

Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin). Morris means "Moorish, dark-complexioned" (Latin origin).

Are Gene and Morris boy or girl names?

Gene is primarily a boy name. Morris is primarily a boy name.