What does the name Eugene mean?

The name Eugene means "Well-born".

What is the origin of the name Eugene?

Eugene is a name of Greek origin.

In 2023, 276 babies were named Eugene in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Eugene is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Vintage

Births Last Year: 276 →

All-Time Total: 366,811

Peak Year: 1927

Eugene is derived from the Greek name Eugenios, meaning "well-born" or "noble." It has roots in the Greek words "eu" (good) and "genos" (born).

Boy names closely related to Eugene

Leo Vincent Leonard Vaughn Raymond Leon Arden Evan

Girl names closely related to Eugene

Mina Colette Flora Raya Maxine Mira Elyse Agnes

Names with similar meaning to Eugene

Eugenia Gena Gene Owen

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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