Gene vs Scotty

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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Scotty

Boy #1,766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Scotland, Scotsman"

Origin: Latin/Old Norse

Cultural Roots

American Scottish English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,766
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Scott, Scot

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gene Rank #1,910
Scotty Rank #1,766

Scotty is more popular, ranked #1766 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

Scotty ___

  • Scotty James
  • Scotty Lee
  • Scotty Ray
  • Scotty Alan
  • Scotty Douglas
  • Scotty Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gene

Frank Shirley Rita Roy Joan

If you choose Scotty

Bobby Tommy Ricky Jamie Ronnie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gene or Scotty more popular?

Scotty is more popular, ranked #1766 compared to Gene at #1910 in the United States.

What do Gene and Scotty mean?

Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin). Scotty means "from Scotland, Scotsman" (Latin/Old Norse origin).

Are Gene and Scotty boy or girl names?

Gene is primarily a boy name. Scotty is primarily a boy name.

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