Gene vs Sheldon

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 #1,966 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"steep valley settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American Jewish American

✓ All Clear

Gene Rank #1,910

Sheldon Rank #1,966

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 vs #1966 for Sheldon.

Is Gene or Sheldon more popular?

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 compared to Sheldon at #1966 in the United States.

What do Gene and Sheldon mean?

Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin). Sheldon means "steep valley settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Gene and Sheldon boy or girl names?

Gene is primarily a boy name. Sheldon is primarily a boy name.