Eugene vs Byron

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eugene

Boy #871 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"well-born, of noble birth"

Origin: Greek

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15 High Risk

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Boy #884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"at the cattle sheds, one from the byres"

Origin: Old English

English American Australian

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Eugene Rank #871

Byron Rank #884

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

Is Eugene or Byron more popular?

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

What do Eugene and Byron mean?

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

Are Eugene and Byron boy or girl names?

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