Neo vs Eugene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neo

Boy #972 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new"

Origin: Greek neos

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✓ All Clear

Boy #871 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"well-born, of noble birth"

Origin: Greek

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15 High Risk

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Neo Rank #972

Eugene Rank #871

Eugene is more popular, ranked #871 vs #972 for Neo.

Is Neo or Eugene more popular?

Eugene is more popular, ranked #871 compared to Neo at #972 in the United States.

What do Neo and Eugene mean?

Neo means "new" (Greek neos origin). Eugene means "well-born, of noble birth" (Greek origin).

Are Neo and Eugene boy or girl names?

Neo is primarily a boy name. Eugene is primarily a boy name.