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Eugene

Pronunciation: [ y-ooj-EEN ]

Girl Name #71,429 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Eugene is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced y-ooj-EEN.

Parents who love the name Eugene often also consider Eula, Eunice, Eugenia .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#71,429
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Eug Euy Eugie Eugeie

Also a Boy Name

Eugene is also used as a boy name, ranked #871.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Eugene

Is Eugene a boy or girl name?
Eugene is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #71429. As a boy name, it is ranked #871. Eugene is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Eugene?
Eugene is pronounced y-ooj-EEN.
How popular is the name Eugene?
Eugene is currently ranked #71429 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Eugene?
Common nicknames for Eugene include Eug, Euy, Eugie, and Eugeie.
Is Eugene a common or rare name?
Eugene is an uncommon name, ranked #71429 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Eugene

Eugene is a girl name .

Is Eugene a boy or girl name? Eugene is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #71,429 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #871. Eugene is more commonly used as a boy name.

Eugene is currently ranked #71,429 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Eugene include Eug, Euy, Eugie, and Eugeie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Eugene include Eugenia . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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