Eugene vs Zen

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 #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

✓ All Clear

Eugene Rank #871

Zen Rank #959

Eugene is more popular, ranked #871 vs #959 for Zen.

Is Eugene or Zen more popular?

Eugene is more popular, ranked #871 compared to Zen at #959 in the United States.

What do Eugene and Zen mean?

Eugene means "well-born, of noble birth" (Greek origin). Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin).

Are Eugene and Zen boy or girl names?

Eugene is primarily a boy name. Zen is primarily a boy name.