Meaning A short form of its root name Eugene, meaning 'well born' and 'noble'. Origin of Gene Greek +-100%Zoom level changed to 1 Popular Middle Names Anthony, Carlisle, Edison, Edward, Leroy, Nathan, Stuart Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Gene JHIYN Similar Names Launce Eugen Eugeni Yevgeny Kenzo Roary Gus Barry Courtenay Greg Year by Year Popularity of Gene