Eugene
yoo-JEEN
Popularity
#870
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Greek
Total Births
383,085
Peak Year
#9,827 in 1927
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Eugene is a Greek name derived from *eugenes*, meaning 'well-born' or 'noble'. It suggests a person of good character and high social standing.
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Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Eugene O'Neill
Pulitzer Prize-winning American playwright
Eugene Levy
Canadian actor and comedian
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