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Gene

Gene ranks #2,153 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 6 places, 10 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #1,819 for cats.
Gene's popularity trend

Gene's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank.

0.001%0.001%200720082015201620172018
Dogs in our data
10
across 6 places
Popularity rank
#2,153
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
—
2020 → 2025
Gender split
94% boys
6% girls94% boys
What does Gene mean?
/ˈd͡ʒiːn/1 syllable

Gene is a pet form of Eugene, from Greek meaning 'well-born'.

Etymology & pronunciation from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Where Gene shows up

Gene's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.0%
SeattleUnited States of America0.0%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.0%
New York CityUnited States of America0.0%

Names like Gene

GenoGeneralGenghisEugeneBeneGenesisGenieGenevieveGenevaGenaJoleneNene