Eugene vs Howard

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 #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

✓ All Clear

Eugene Rank #871

Howard Rank #1,056

Eugene is more popular, ranked #871 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Eugene or Howard more popular?

Eugene is more popular, ranked #871 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Eugene and Howard mean?

Eugene means "well-born, of noble birth" (Greek origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Eugene and Howard boy or girl names?

Eugene is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.