Gene
Meaning of Gene
Gene is a male name with English origins. It is pronounced as jeen (/dʒiːn/). The name Gene is a variation of the name Eugene. Gene has been a popular choice for baby boys in the United States, with its peak popularity occurring in the mid-20th century. While it may not be as commonly used today, Gene still maintains a sense of familiarity and charm. It is worth noting that Gene has been consistently ranked within the top 1000 names over the past few decades, indicating its enduring appeal. Whether you choose to honor family tradition or simply appreciate its simplicity, Gene is a timeless choice for your little one.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as jeen (/dʒiːn/)
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Notable People Named Gene
| Gene Roddenberry - Eugene Wesley Roddenberry Sr. was an American television screenwriter, producer, and creator of the Star Trek franchise, known for his contributions to science fiction and entertainment. |
| Gene Kelly - Eugene Curran Kelly, known for his energetic dancing style, was an American dancer, actor, singer, director, and choreographer who co-directed well-regarded musical films in the 1940s and 1950s. |
| Jerome Silberman, also known as Gene Wilder, was a versatile American actor, comedian, writer, and filmmaker, famous for his comedic roles and his portrayal of Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. |
| Gene Hackman - Eugene Allen Hackman is a retired American actor who won two Academy Awards and had a successful career spanning over six decades. |
| Gene Kranz - Eugene Francis Kranz is an American aerospace engineer known for his role as NASA's Chief Flight Director during the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs, including the Apollo 11 lunar landing mission and the successful rescue of the Apollo 13 crew. |
| Gene Cernan - Eugene Andrew Cernan was an American astronaut and the last person to walk on the Moon during the Apollo 17 mission. |
| Gene Keady - Lloyd Eugene Keady is a renowned American basketball coach, famous for his successful tenure as the head men's basketball coach at Purdue University, where he led the team to the NCAA Tournament seventeen times. |
| Gene Luen Yang is an American cartoonist known for his work in graphic novels and comics, and he was named the Ambassador for Young People's Literature by the U.S. Library of Congress in 2016. |
| Gene Pitney - Gene Francis Alan Pitney was an American singer-songwriter and musician known for his hit songs in the 1960s. |
| Gene Sarazen was a highly successful American professional golfer, winning seven major championships and achieving the Career Grand Slam. |
| Gene B. Glick - Eugene B. Glick was an American philanthropist and builder known for his extensive philanthropic endeavors in Indiana. |
| Gene Francis Haas is an American entrepreneur known for founding Haas Automation and his involvement in motorsports through NASCAR team Haas CNC Racing and Formula One team, Haas F1 Team. |
| Gene Barry was a prominent American actor known for his leading roles in films such as The Atomic City and The War of The Worlds, as well as for portraying the title characters in the TV series Bat Masterson and Burke's Law. |
| Gene Upshaw - Eugene Thurman Upshaw Jr., also known as "Uptown Gene" and "Highway 63", was a renowned American football guard for the Oakland Raiders and later became the executive director of the NFL Players Association. |
| Gene V Glass is an American statistician and researcher known for coining the term "meta-analysis" and making significant contributions to educational psychology and social sciences. |
