Eugene vs Flo

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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Flo

Girl #71,408 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"flowing, moving freely"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#71,408
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Eugene Rank #871
Flo Rank #71,408

Eugene is more popular, ranked #871 vs #71408 for Flo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eugene ___

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

Flo ___

  • Flo Grace
  • Flo Rose
  • Flo Jane
  • Flo Mae
  • Flo Ann
  • Flo Bea

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Eugene

Walter Raymond Beatrice Dorothy Mildred

If you choose Flo

Bea Dot Kit Meg Ro

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eugene or Flo more popular?

Eugene is more popular, ranked #871 compared to Flo at #71408 in the United States.

What do Eugene and Flo mean?

Eugene means "well-born, of noble birth" (Greek origin). Flo means "flowing, moving freely" (Latin origin).

Are Eugene and Flo boy or girl names?

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

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