Edwina vs Eugene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edwina

Girl #71,400 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#71,400
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Eddie, Ed, Winnie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Edwina Rank #71,400
Eugene Rank #871

Eugene is more popular, ranked #871 vs #71400 for Edwina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edwina ___

  • Edwina Rose
  • Edwina Grace
  • Edwina Marie
  • Edwina Claire
  • Edwina Jane

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 Edwina

Edwin Edmund Eleanor Adelaide Beatrice

If you choose Eugene

Walter Raymond Beatrice Dorothy Mildred

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edwina or Eugene more popular?

Eugene is more popular, ranked #871 compared to Edwina at #71400 in the United States.

What do Edwina and Eugene mean?

Edwina means "prosperous friend" (Old English origin). Eugene means "well-born, of noble birth" (Greek origin).

Are Edwina and Eugene boy or girl names?

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

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