Zen vs Eugene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zen

Boy #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

✓ All Clear

Boy #871 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"well-born, of noble birth"

Origin: Greek

English French Russian American

15 High Risk

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Zen Rank #959

Eugene Rank #871

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

Is Zen or Eugene more popular?

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

What do Zen and Eugene mean?

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

Are Zen and Eugene boy or girl names?

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