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General Meaning and Origin

General is a name that's been used by parents who are considering boy baby names.

General is currently #10109 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named General are General Stafford.

General is a 7 letters name with 3 syllables.

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General

General name meaning

A general is a high-ranking military officer, typically one who commands an entire army or a major portion of it.

Name facts

7 letter name and 3 syllables

Gender chart

In 2022, 100% of babies named General were boys

Name popularity in the US

This graph illustrates how many babies were named General in the US

Name popularity in Canada

This graph illustrates how many babies were named General in Canada

Celebrities named General

General Stafford (Baseball)

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General - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name General?
The meaning of the name General is A general is a high-ranking military officer, typically one who commands an entire army or a major portion of it..
What is the origin of the name General?
The origin of the name General is .
Is General a girl or boy name?
The name General is a masculine name. According to our statistics, 100.00% of babies called General were boys, 0.00% of babies called General were girls.
What is the popularity of the name General?
According to statistics, General is ranked 10109th most popular boy name in the US, in 2022.
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