Eugene vs Neil

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 #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Eugene Rank #871

Neil Rank #866

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 vs #871 for Eugene.

Is Eugene or Neil more popular?

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 compared to Eugene at #871 in the United States.

What do Eugene and Neil mean?

Eugene means "well-born, of noble birth" (Greek origin). Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin).

Are Eugene and Neil boy or girl names?

Eugene is primarily a boy name. Neil is primarily a boy name.