Donte vs Gene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donte

Boy #1,984 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lasting, enduring"

Origin: Italian/Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,984
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Don

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Gene

Boy #1,910 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"well-born, of noble descent"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,910
Total SSA Count
83
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Donte Rank #1,984
Gene Rank #1,910

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 vs #1984 for Donte.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Donte ___

  • Donte James
  • Donte Michael
  • Donte Anthony
  • Donte Ray
  • Donte Xavier
  • Donte Leon

Gene ___

  • Gene Paul
  • Gene Thomas
  • Gene Michael
  • Gene Anthony
  • Gene Robert
  • Gene Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Donte

Marcus Adriana Dante Jasmine Dominic

If you choose Gene

Frank Shirley Rita Roy Joan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Donte or Gene more popular?

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 compared to Donte at #1984 in the United States.

What do Donte and Gene mean?

Donte means "lasting, enduring" (Italian/Latin origin). Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin).

Are Donte and Gene boy or girl names?

Donte is primarily a boy name. Gene is primarily a boy name.

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