Gene Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Gene Name at a Glance

Name	Gene
Meaning	Abbreviation of Eugene, meaning well-born. Famous bearers: American actors Gene Kelly and Gene Hackman.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Gene Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Gene means “Abbreviation of Eugene, meaning well-born. Famous bearers: American actors Gene Kelly and Gene Hackman”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Gene Name Origin

Our database records Gene under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Gene a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Gene is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Gene

When considering Gene for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.