Jean vs Eugene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jean

Girl #2,403 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via French

French English Scottish American

15 High Risk

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Boy #871 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"well-born, of noble birth"

Origin: Greek

English French Russian American

15 High Risk

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Jean Rank #2,403

Eugene Rank #871

Eugene is more popular, ranked #871 vs #2403 for Jean.

Is Jean or Eugene more popular?

Eugene is more popular, ranked #871 compared to Jean at #2403 in the United States.

What do Jean and Eugene mean?

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

Are Jean and Eugene boy or girl names?

Jean is primarily a girl name. Eugene is primarily a boy name.