Gene vs Stephan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gene

Boy #1,910 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"well-born, of noble descent"

Origin: Greek

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15 High Risk

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Boy #1,726 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

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Gene Rank #1,910

Stephan Rank #1,726

Stephan is more popular, ranked #1726 vs #1910 for Gene.

Is Gene or Stephan more popular?

Stephan is more popular, ranked #1726 compared to Gene at #1910 in the United States.

What do Gene and Stephan mean?

Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin). Stephan means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin).

Are Gene and Stephan boy or girl names?

Gene is primarily a boy name. Stephan is primarily a boy name.