General

Q: How popular is the name General?

General is ranked #15177 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ j-EHN-er-uhl ]

Boy Name #15,177 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

General is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced j-EHN-er-uhl.

Popularity Over Time

#15,177

Current Rank

Peaked 1950 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #15,177
Total SSA Count: 7

Alternative Spellings

Genesis #1149 Gene #1910

Nicknames

Gen Gey Genie Geneie

Middle Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions About General

Is General a boy or girl name?

General is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce General?

General is pronounced j-EHN-er-uhl.

How popular is the name General?

General is currently ranked #15177 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for General?

Common nicknames for General include Gen, Gey, Genie, and Geneie.

Is General a common or rare name?

General is an uncommon name, ranked #15177 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name General

General is a boy name .

General is currently ranked #15,177 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for General include Gen, Gey, Genie, and Geneie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of General include Genesis, Gene . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.