Boy
Greek
3 syllables
Eugene
YOO-jeen
/ˈjuː.dʒiːn/
"Well born" — a Greek name of noble lineage carried by popes, princes, and artists alike
Eugene derives from the Greek Eugenios, meaning well born or noble, composed of eu (well) and genos (birth, race). Four popes and numerous European nobles bore the name, including Prince Eugene of Savoy, one of history's great military commanders. The name entered English via French Eugène and was widely popular in early 20th-century America. It is currently experiencing modest revival.
Quick Facts
Letters6
SyllablesEu · ge · ne
GenderBoy
OriginGreek
Root WordEugenios
MeaningWell born, noble
PopularityFamiliar
Peak Year1930
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayJune 2
Nicknames
GeneGenoUge
About the Name Eugene
Eugene means well born or noble, from the Greek Eugenios, composed of eu (well) and genos (birth).
Eugene derives from Greek Eugenios, spread through the Catholic Church via four popes and into European nobility.
Eugene was a top name in early 20th-century America but has declined. It is currently seeing gentle revival as a vintage name with charm.
Eugene James, Eugene Thomas, and Eugene Francis are classic pairings that respect the name's dignified heritage.
Eugenes are often associated with intellect, kindness, and old-fashioned nobility — a name of quiet distinction.
Eugene is spelled E-U-G-E-N-E. The French form Eugène uses an accent; Gene is the common nickname.
Personality of Eugene
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Eugene
Creativity
70%
Elegance
72%
Independence
76%
Intelligence
82%
Strength
68%
Warmth
72%
Famous People Named Eugene
E
Eugene O'Neill
Nobel Prize-winning American playwright and father of modern American drama
P
Prince Eugene of Savoy
One of the most successful military commanders in European history
E
Eugene Levy
Canadian actor and comedian known for Schitt's Creek
Middle Names for Eugene
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Eugene
Eugene James
Eugene Robert
Eugene Francis
Eugene Thomas
Eugene Walter
Eugene Harold
Eugene Joseph
Eugene William
Eugene Lee
Eugene Patrick
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History of Eugene
300
Eugenios used in Greek-speaking Christian communities as a name meaning noble
800
Multiple early popes named Eugene elevate the name in the Catholic Church
1663
Prince Eugene of Savoy born; becomes one of Europe's greatest generals
1930
Eugene peaks as a top 15 name in the United States
Numerology & Symbolism of Eugene
3
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
9
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Gemini
7
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Purple
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🌸
Lucky Flower
Iris
Eugene Around the World
How Eugene is written in different languages and scripts
يوجين
Arabic
ユージン
Japanese
Евгений
Russian
유진
Korean
尤金
Chinese
Ευγένιος
Greek
यूजीन
Hindi
יוג'ין
Hebrew
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