Gene vs Octavius

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 #2,013 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"eighth-born"

Origin: Latin

Roman English American Italian

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Gene Rank #1,910

Octavius Rank #2,013

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 vs #2013 for Octavius.

Is Gene or Octavius more popular?

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 compared to Octavius at #2013 in the United States.

What do Gene and Octavius mean?

Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin). Octavius means "eighth-born" (Latin origin).

Are Gene and Octavius boy or girl names?

Gene is primarily a boy name. Octavius is primarily a boy name.