Eugene vs Mathew

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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Mathew

Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Christian American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#941
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Matt, Matty

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Eugene Rank #871
Mathew Rank #941

Eugene is more popular, ranked #871 vs #941 for Mathew.

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

Mathew ___

  • Mathew James
  • Mathew Thomas
  • Mathew David
  • Mathew John
  • Mathew Alexander
  • Mathew William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Eugene

Walter Raymond Beatrice Dorothy Mildred

If you choose Mathew

Luke John Sarah Emily Rachel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eugene or Mathew more popular?

Eugene is more popular, ranked #871 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Eugene and Mathew mean?

Eugene means "well-born, of noble birth" (Greek origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eugene and Mathew boy or girl names?

Eugene is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.

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