Darwin vs Eugene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darwin

Boy #841 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved companion"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #871 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"well-born, of noble birth"

Origin: Greek

English French Russian American

15 High Risk

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Darwin Rank #841

Eugene Rank #871

Darwin is more popular, ranked #841 vs #871 for Eugene.

Is Darwin or Eugene more popular?

Darwin is more popular, ranked #841 compared to Eugene at #871 in the United States.

What do Darwin and Eugene mean?

Darwin means "beloved companion" (Old English origin). Eugene means "well-born, of noble birth" (Greek origin).

Are Darwin and Eugene boy or girl names?

Darwin is primarily a boy name. Eugene is primarily a boy name.