Eugene vs Duke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eugene

Boy #871 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"well-born, of noble birth"

Origin: Greek

English French Russian American

15 High Risk

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Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

American English Australian

✓ All Clear

Eugene Rank #871

Duke Rank #710

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #871 for Eugene.

Is Eugene or Duke more popular?

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Eugene at #871 in the United States.

What do Eugene and Duke mean?

Eugene means "well-born, of noble birth" (Greek origin). Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin).

Are Eugene and Duke boy or girl names?

Eugene is primarily a boy name. Duke is primarily a boy name.