Gene Paulus

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Gene Paulus — English
131K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Gene Paulus 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 Paulus: Paulus is a Latin surname meaning "small" or "humble". List of persons with the surname Alvarus Paulus, 9th century Spanish scholar and poet Anete Paulus (born 1991), Estonian footballer Caroline von Paulus (born 1959), French actress, fashion model and singer, better known by her stage name - Bambou Christoph Paulus (1852–1915), American politician Friedrich Paulus (1890–1957), German field marshal of World War II (who commanded the German Sixth Army at Stalingrad in 1942–43) Greg Paulus (born 1986), basketball player at Duke University and football player at Syracuse University Heinrich Paul. 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: Paulus

Latin

Paulus is a Latin surname meaning "small" or "humble". List of persons with the surname Alvarus Paulus, 9th century Spanish scholar and poet Anete Paulus (born 1991), Estonian footballer Caroline von Paulus (born 1959), French actress, fashion model and singer, better known by her stage name - Bambou Christoph Paulus (1852–1915), American politician Friedrich Paulus (1890–1957), German field marshal of World War II (who commanded the German Sixth Army at Stalingrad in 1942–43) Greg Paulus (born 1986), basketball player at Duke University and football player at Syracuse University Heinrich Paul.

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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 Paulus

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 Paulus:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

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 Paulus?
The surname Paulus originates from Latin. Paulus is a Latin surname meaning "small" or "humble". List of persons with the surname Alvarus Paulus, 9th century Spanish scholar and poet Anete Paulus (born 1991), Estonian footballer Caroline von Paulus (born 1959), French actress, fashion model and singer, better known by her stage name - Bambou Christoph Paulus (1852–1915), American politician Friedrich Paulus (1890–1957), German field marshal of World War II (who commanded the German Sixth Army at Stalingrad in 1942–43) Greg Paulus (born 1986), basketball player at Duke University and football player at Syracuse University Heinrich Paul.
What are the origins of the name Gene Paulus?
The name Gene Paulus combines two different traditions: the first name Gene has English roots, while the surname Paulus originates from Latin.
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