Emory 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

Emory Rank #330
Eugene Rank #871

Emory is more popular, ranked #330 vs #871 for Eugene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emory ___

  • Emory Grace
  • Emory Jane
  • Emory Marie
  • Emory Claire
  • Emory Lee

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 Emory

Avery Logan Sawyer Quinn Harper

If you choose Eugene

Walter Raymond Beatrice Dorothy Mildred

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emory or Eugene more popular?

Emory is more popular, ranked #330 compared to Eugene at #871 in the United States.

What do Emory and Eugene mean?

Emory means "home strength, brave power" (Germanic origin). Eugene means "well-born, of noble birth" (Greek origin).

Are Emory and Eugene boy or girl names?

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

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