Gene vs Henderson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Henderson

Boy #2,087 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Hendry (Henry)"

Origin: Scottish

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,087
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hendo, Henry, Denny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gene Rank #1,910
Henderson Rank #2,087

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 vs #2087 for Henderson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gene ___

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

Henderson ___

  • Henderson James
  • Henderson Lee
  • Henderson Blake
  • Henderson Cole
  • Henderson Reid
  • Henderson Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

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Anderson Harrison Eleanor Emerson Morrison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gene or Henderson more popular?

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 compared to Henderson at #2087 in the United States.

What do Gene and Henderson mean?

Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin). Henderson means "son of Hendry (Henry)" (Scottish origin).

Are Gene and Henderson boy or girl names?

Gene is primarily a boy name. Henderson is primarily a boy name.

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