Byron vs Eugene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Byron

Boy #884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"at the cattle sheds, one from the byres"

Origin: Old English

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✓ All Clear

Boy #871 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"well-born, of noble birth"

Origin: Greek

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15 High Risk

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Byron Rank #884

Eugene Rank #871

Eugene is more popular, ranked #871 vs #884 for Byron.

Is Byron or Eugene more popular?

Eugene is more popular, ranked #871 compared to Byron at #884 in the United States.

What do Byron and Eugene mean?

Byron means "at the cattle sheds, one from the byres" (Old English origin). Eugene means "well-born, of noble birth" (Greek origin).

Are Byron and Eugene boy or girl names?

Byron is primarily a boy name. Eugene is primarily a boy name.