Gene vs Woods

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 #1,762 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the forest, woodland dweller"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Gene Rank #1,910

Woods Rank #1,762

Woods is more popular, ranked #1762 vs #1910 for Gene.

Is Gene or Woods more popular?

Woods is more popular, ranked #1762 compared to Gene at #1910 in the United States.

What do Gene and Woods mean?

Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin). Woods means "from the forest, woodland dweller" (Old English origin).

Are Gene and Woods boy or girl names?

Gene is primarily a boy name. Woods is primarily a boy name.