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Eugene vs Mathew

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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Mathew

Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Christian American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#941
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Eugene Rank #871
Mathew Rank #941

Eugene is more popular, ranked #871 vs #941 for Mathew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eugene or Mathew more popular?

Eugene is more popular, ranked #871 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Eugene and Mathew mean?

Eugene means "well-born, of noble birth" (Greek origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eugene and Mathew boy or girl names?

Eugene is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.

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