Eugene
Eugene comes from the Greek name Eugenios, meaning 'well-born' or 'noble.' It has been used across European cultures for centuries and carries an air of intellectual sophistication.
Current Popularity
#870 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English
- •Strong vintage appeal with potential for comeback
- •Nickname Gene feels more casual and accessible
- •Well-established across multiple cultures
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Famous People
Eugene O'Neill
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright
Eugene Levy
Actor and comedian
Eugene Cernan
NASA astronaut, last man on the moon
Eugene Delacroix
French Romantic painter
Statistics
380,453
Total births since 1880
1927
Peak year
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