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Eugene name meaning
First Name
382k
in the U.S.
since 1880
382k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
4k
in the U.S.
in 2010
4k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Eugene mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Eugene
User Submitted Origins
English
47%
Greek
40%
Hebrew
11%
French
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from Philippines says the name Eugene is of Greek origin and means "Eugene is a common masculine given name that comes from the Greek (eugenes), 'noble', literally 'well-born',[1] from (eu), 'well'[2] and (genos), 'race, stock, kin'.[3] Gene is a common shortened form. The feminine variant is Eugenia or Eugenie".
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Eugene means ", 'well born' or 'of noble birth'".
- A user from South Africa says the name Eugene is of Greek origin and means "Greek- well born as in eugenics,. French- prince".
- A submission from Germany says the name Eugene means "English form of Greek 'Eugenios' meaning 'well-born'" and is of Greek origin.
- A submission from Alaska, U.S. says the name Eugene means "Well born" and is of Greek origin.
- A user from Colorado, U.S. says the name Eugene is of Greek origin and means "Noble or Noble Born".
- A user from Virginia, U.S. says the name Eugene is of American origin and means "Noble powerful".
- According to a user from Zambia, the name Eugene is of Greek origin and means "Noble".
- 2 submissions from Ghana agree the name Eugene means "Powerful" and is of Akan origin.
- A submission from Kenya says the name Eugene means "Gift from God" and is of English origin.
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- A city in western Oregon on the Willamette River; site of a university
- Austrian general in the service of the Holy Roman Empire during the War of the Spanish Succession (1663-1736)
Wiktionary
From French Eugène, from Latin Eugenius, from Ancient Greek Εὐγένιος (Eugénios, “well born”), from εὖ (eû, “well”) + γένος (génos, “born”). Parallel to eugenics.
- A male given name from Ancient Greek
- A city, the county seat of Lane County, Oregon, United States.
Notable Persons Named Eugene
Notable Persons Named Eugene
Gene Kelly
Gene Kelly was a dancer, choreographer, director, actor, singer, producer, and choreography. He was most active from 1938 to 1994. Gene was given the name Eugene Curran Kelly on August 23rd, 1912 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. He died on February 2nd, 1996.
Gene Hackman
Gene Hackman is an actor and author. He was most active from 1956 to 2004. Gene was given the name Eugene Allen Hackman on January 30th, 1930 in , U.S.
Michael Landon
Michael Landon was an actor, director, producer, writer, television director, and television producer. His career lasted from 1956 to 1991. Michael was given the name Eugene Maurice Orowitz on October 31st, 1936 in Queens, New York, U.S. He left this life on July 1st, 1991.
Eugene Levy
Eugene Levy is an actor, comedian, producer, director, musician, and writer. His most notable accomplishments were from 1969 to present. Eugene was born on December 17th, 1946 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Gore Vidal
Gore Vidal was a writer, writer (novelist, essayist, playwright, and etc.). Gore was given the name Eugene Louis Vidal by his parent Eugene Luther Vidal on October 3rd, 1925 in West Point, New York, U.S. He left this life on July 31st, 2012.
Paul Gauguin
Paul Gauguin was an artist in the fields of painting, sculpture, ceramics, and engraving. Paul was given the name Eugène Henri Paul Gauguin on June 7th, 1848. He breathed his last breath on May 8th, 1903.
- Gene RoddenberryScreenwriting
- Eugene O'NeillWriter
- Eugene V. DebsOffice Holder
- Eugène DelacroixArtist
- Eugene A. CernanNaval Aviation
- Eugene McCarthySenator
- Gene SiskelTelevision Journalist
- Gene RayburnGame Show Host/announcer
- EugeneSinging
- Eugene Bondurant SledgeProfessor
- Gene KranzFlight Director During Gemini
- Gene KrupaMusician
- Gene BarryActor
- Eugene MirmanComedian
Notable Persons With the Last Name Eugene
Notable Persons With the Last Name Eugene
Rudy Eugene
Rudy was born on February 4th, 1981 in Miami. Rudy is also known as Causeway Cannibal, Miami Cannibal, and Miami Zombie. They died on May 26th, 2012.
Eugene
Eugene is a k-pop singing, actor, and master of ceremonies. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1997 to present. Eugene was given the name Kim Yoo-jin on March 3rd, 1981 in Seoul.
Frederick II Eugene
Frederick II Eugene was a noble. He holds the title Duke of Württemberg and List of rulers of Württemberg. Frederick was born as the child of Charles Alexander, Duke of Württemberg, Princess Marie Auguste of Thurn, and Taxis on January 21st, 1732 in Stuttgart. He passed away on December 23rd, 1797.
Charles Eugene
Charles Eugene was royalty. He was most active from 1737 to 1793. Charles was born as the child of Charles Alexander, Duke of Württemberg, Princess Marie Auguste of Thurn, and Taxis on February 11th, 1728 in Brussels. He died on October 24th, 1793.
Gene Eugene
Gene Eugene was a musician. His career lasted from 1982 to 2000. Gene was given the name Gene Andrusco on April 6th, 1961 in Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada. He passed away on March 20th, 2000.
Frank Eugene
Frank was born on September 19th, 1865. He left this life on December 16th, 1936.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Eugene | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 8.75% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 84.71% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 1.26% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.55% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.02% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.71% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Eugene
People with the last name Eugene are most frequently African American
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Fun Facts about the name Eugene
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