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Name Origin

Eugene is a masculine given name of Greek origin, meaning 'well-born' or 'noble.' It derives from the Greek words 'eu' (meaning 'good' or 'well') and 'genos' (meaning 'birth' or 'race').

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Famous People

Eugene O'Neill (1888-1953)

Playwright

Nobel Prize in Literature
Four Pulitzer Prizes for Drama

Eugene McCarthy (1916-2001)

Politician

U.S. Senator from Minnesota
Challenged incumbent Lyndon B. Johnson for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1968

Eugene Levy (1946-)

Actor, Writer, Producer

Known for his roles in films like 'American Pie' and the television series 'Schitt's Creek'

Eugene Debs (1855-1926)

Labor leader, Socialist politician

Five-time Socialist Party presidential candidate
Advocate for workers' rights

Eugene Kaspersky (1965-)

Computer security expert, Entrepreneur

Founder and CEO of Kaspersky Lab, a global cybersecurity company

Similar Names

Eugène Eugen Eugenio

Sibling Names

Eleanor

Both names have a classic European feel and share elegant, timeless quality.

Clara

Similar in style to Eugene, Clara offers a graceful and vintage charm.

Theodore

Both names have strong historical roots and carry a sense of intelligence and refinement.