Jed vs Gene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jed

Boy #1,993 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish

✓ 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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Jed Rank #1,993

Gene Rank #1,910

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 vs #1993 for Jed.

Is Jed or Gene more popular?

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 compared to Jed at #1993 in the United States.

What do Jed and Gene mean?

Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin).

Are Jed and Gene boy or girl names?

Jed is primarily a boy name. Gene is primarily a boy name.