Sir vs Gene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sir

Boy #1,964 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lord, master"

Origin: Old French

American English Caribbean

✓ 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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Sir Rank #1,964

Gene Rank #1,910

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 vs #1964 for Sir.

Is Sir or Gene more popular?

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 compared to Sir at #1964 in the United States.

What do Sir and Gene mean?

Sir means "lord, master" (Old French origin). Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin).

Are Sir and Gene boy or girl names?

Sir is primarily a boy name. Gene is primarily a boy name.