Woods vs Gene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Woods

Boy #1,762 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the forest, woodland dweller"

Origin: Old English

American English

✓ 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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Woods Rank #1,762

Gene Rank #1,910

Woods is more popular, ranked #1762 vs #1910 for Gene.

Is Woods or Gene more popular?

Woods is more popular, ranked #1762 compared to Gene at #1910 in the United States.

What do Woods and Gene mean?

Woods means "from the forest, woodland dweller" (Old English origin). Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin).

Are Woods and Gene boy or girl names?

Woods is primarily a boy name. Gene is primarily a boy name.