Gene Dukes

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Gene Dukes — English
131K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Gene Dukes is a name that combines English origins. The first name Gene is a masculine given name of English origin. Gene is a unisex given name. It is often a short form (hypocorism) of Eugene or Genevieve. Notable people with the name include: Gene Abel, American psychiatrist and controversial clinician Gene Bradley (born 1957), American football player Gene A. Cretz (born 1950), American politician Gene Davidson (1896–1960), American football and baseball player Gene Englund (1917–1995), American professional basketball player Gene F. The surname Dukes: Duke is a surname meaning 'the leader' or 'son of Marmaduke'. It is the 856th most common surname in the United States. The first is that the surname Duke and its variant, Dukes, are both derived from the various Middle English words duc, duk, and douc, which all came from the Old French word "duc." This ultimately stemmed from the Latin dux, meaning "leader," and is a derivative of ducere, "to lead." The surname was evidently acquired by someone who was looked upon as a leader, not denoting one of noble birth since many captains or military leaders were titled landholders who would have taken. Gene is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 131K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Gene reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Gene

English

Gene is a unisex given name. It is often a short form (hypocorism) of Eugene or Genevieve. Notable people with the name include: Gene Abel, American psychiatrist and controversial clinician Gene Bradley (born 1957), American football player Gene A. Cretz (born 1950), American politician Gene Davidson (1896–1960), American football and baseball player Gene Englund (1917–1995), American professional basketball player Gene F.

Surname: Dukes

Latin

Duke is a surname meaning 'the leader' or 'son of Marmaduke'. It is the 856th most common surname in the United States. The first is that the surname Duke and its variant, Dukes, are both derived from the various Middle English words duc, duk, and douc, which all came from the Old French word "duc." This ultimately stemmed from the Latin dux, meaning "leader," and is a derivative of ducere, "to lead." The surname was evidently acquired by someone who was looked upon as a leader, not denoting one of noble birth since many captains or military leaders were titled landholders who would have taken.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Gene is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Gene by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Gene Dukes

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Gene Dukes:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Gene?
The first name Gene originates from English. Gene is a unisex given name. It is often a short form (hypocorism) of Eugene or Genevieve. Notable people with the name include: Gene Abel, American psychiatrist and controversial clinician Gene Bradley (born 1957), American football player Gene A. Cretz (born 1950), American politician Gene Davidson (1896–1960), American football and baseball player Gene Englund (1917–1995), American professional basketball player Gene F.
When was Gene most popular?
The name Gene reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Dukes?
The surname Dukes originates from Latin. Duke is a surname meaning 'the leader' or 'son of Marmaduke'. It is the 856th most common surname in the United States. The first is that the surname Duke and its variant, Dukes, are both derived from the various Middle English words duc, duk, and douc, which all came from the Old French word "duc." This ultimately stemmed from the Latin dux, meaning "leader," and is a derivative of ducere, "to lead." The surname was evidently acquired by someone who was looked upon as a leader, not denoting one of noble birth since many captains or military leaders were titled landholders who would have taken.
What are the origins of the name Gene Dukes?
The name Gene Dukes combines two different traditions: the first name Gene has English roots, while the surname Dukes originates from Latin.
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