Jules vs Gene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jules

Boy #1,841 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)"

Origin: Greek (ioulos)

French English American Belgian Dutch

✓ 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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Jules Rank #1,841

Gene Rank #1,910

Jules is more popular, ranked #1841 vs #1910 for Gene.

Is Jules or Gene more popular?

Jules is more popular, ranked #1841 compared to Gene at #1910 in the United States.

What do Jules and Gene mean?

Jules means "youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)" (Greek (ioulos) origin). Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin).

Are Jules and Gene boy or girl names?

Jules is primarily a boy name. Gene is primarily a boy name.