Eugene vs Jefferson

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 #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

American English

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Eugene Rank #871

Jefferson Rank #711

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #871 for Eugene.

Is Eugene or Jefferson more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Eugene at #871 in the United States.

What do Eugene and Jefferson mean?

Eugene means "well-born, of noble birth" (Greek origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Eugene and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Eugene is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.