Jane vs Gene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jane

Girl #269 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin and Old French

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,910 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"well-born, of noble descent"

Origin: Greek

American English French

15 High Risk

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Jane Rank #269

Gene Rank #1,910

Jane is more popular, ranked #269 vs #1910 for Gene.

Is Jane or Gene more popular?

Jane is more popular, ranked #269 compared to Gene at #1910 in the United States.

What do Jane and Gene mean?

Jane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Latin and Old French origin). Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin).

Are Jane and Gene boy or girl names?

Jane is primarily a girl name. Gene is primarily a boy name.