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Eugene vs Jon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eugene

Boy #871 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"well-born, of noble birth"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Russian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#871
Total SSA Count
276
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Jon

Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian Welsh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#893
Total SSA Count
265
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Eugene Rank #871
Jon Rank #893

Eugene is more popular, ranked #871 vs #893 for Jon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eugene or Jon more popular?

Eugene is more popular, ranked #871 compared to Jon at #893 in the United States.

What do Eugene and Jon mean?

Eugene means "well-born, of noble birth" (Greek origin). Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eugene and Jon boy or girl names?

Eugene is primarily a boy name. Jon is primarily a boy name.

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