Curtis vs Eugene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eugene

Boy #871 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"well-born, of noble birth"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Russian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#871
Total SSA Count
276
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gene

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Curtis Rank #929
Eugene Rank #871

Eugene is more popular, ranked #871 vs #929 for Curtis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Curtis ___

  • Curtis James
  • Curtis Lee
  • Curtis Wayne
  • Curtis Alan
  • Curtis Ray
  • Curtis Paul

Eugene ___

  • Eugene Arthur
  • Eugene Clifford
  • Eugene Walter
  • Eugene Raymond
  • Eugene Herbert
  • Eugene Chester

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Curtis

Dennis Gary Karen Tammy Brian

If you choose Eugene

Walter Raymond Beatrice Dorothy Mildred

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Curtis or Eugene more popular?

Eugene is more popular, ranked #871 compared to Curtis at #929 in the United States.

What do Curtis and Eugene mean?

Curtis means "courteous, well-bred" (Old French origin). Eugene means "well-born, of noble birth" (Greek origin).

Are Curtis and Eugene boy or girl names?

Curtis is primarily a boy name. Eugene is primarily a boy name.

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