Gene vs Sylvester

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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Popularity Comparison

Gene Rank #1,910
Sylvester Rank #2,106

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 vs #2106 for Sylvester.

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

Sylvester ___

  • Sylvester James
  • Sylvester Thomas
  • Sylvester Lee
  • Sylvester Ray
  • Sylvester Dean
  • Sylvester Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gene

Frank Shirley Rita Roy Joan

If you choose Sylvester

Cornelius Leopold Augusta Theodora Ignatius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gene or Sylvester more popular?

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 compared to Sylvester at #2106 in the United States.

What do Gene and Sylvester mean?

Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin). Sylvester means "of the forest, wooded" (Latin origin).

Are Gene and Sylvester boy or girl names?

Gene is primarily a boy name. Sylvester is primarily a boy name.

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