Gene vs Justus

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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Justus

Boy #1,814 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"just, righteous, upright"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

German Dutch English Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,814
Total SSA Count
90
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jus, Just

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gene Rank #1,910
Justus Rank #1,814

Justus is more popular, ranked #1814 vs #1910 for Gene.

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

Justus ___

  • Justus Paul
  • Justus Luke
  • Justus Michael
  • Justus David
  • Justus Emmanuel
  • Justus Heinrich

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gene

Frank Shirley Rita Roy Joan

If you choose Justus

Felix Augustin Theodora Perpetua Cornelius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gene or Justus more popular?

Justus is more popular, ranked #1814 compared to Gene at #1910 in the United States.

What do Gene and Justus mean?

Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin). Justus means "just, righteous, upright" (Latin origin).

Are Gene and Justus boy or girl names?

Gene is primarily a boy name. Justus is primarily a boy name.

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