Eugene

Meaning of Eugene

The name Eugene means 'well-born' or 'noble.' It suggests someone of good lineage, character, or high status.

Eugene has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Eugene

After ranking as high as #503 in 2000, Eugene has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Eugene

• Eugene Levy
  Canadian actor and comedian
• Eugene O'Neill
  Nobel Prize-winning American playwright
• Eugene Cernan
  Last man to walk on moon
• Eugene V. Debs
  American labor and socialist leader
• Eugene Hutz
  Musician, Gogol Bordello frontman

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Questions about the name Eugene

What does the name Eugene mean?

Eugene means the name eugene means 'well-born' or 'noble.' it suggests someone of good lineage, character, or high status, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Eugene a boy's or a girl's name?

Eugene is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Eugene?

Eugene did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Eugene most popular?

Eugene peaked at #503 in 2000.