Pharaoh vs Gene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pharaoh

Boy #1,760 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great house"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian

Ancient Egyptian African-American American

✓ 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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Pharaoh Rank #1,760

Gene Rank #1,910

Pharaoh is more popular, ranked #1760 vs #1910 for Gene.

Is Pharaoh or Gene more popular?

Pharaoh is more popular, ranked #1760 compared to Gene at #1910 in the United States.

What do Pharaoh and Gene mean?

Pharaoh means "great house" (Ancient Egyptian origin). Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin).

Are Pharaoh and Gene boy or girl names?

Pharaoh is primarily a boy name. Gene is primarily a boy name.