Gene - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Gene \ge-ne\. Diminutive of Eugenia (Greek) "well-born" or variant of Jean (Hebrew) "the Lord is gracious". Actress Gene Tierney.

Gene has 1 variant form: Genie.

For more information, see also related names Gina and Jane.

Baby names that sound like Gene are Gena and Genae.

Gene is a popular female first name and a popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Gene. Click here to compare Gene with related baby names.