Eugene
/juːˈdʒiːn/noun
A male given name of Greek origin, meaning 'well-born' or 'noble.'
Did you know?In ancient Greece, a noble birth was often linked with divine favor, suggesting that those named Eugene carried an innate connection to the gods.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
εὐγενής (eugenēs)
“Noble, well-born, or of good lineage.”
Latin
Latin
eugenius
“Derived from the Greek, maintaining the meaning of noble or well-born.”
Old French
Old French
Eugène
“Adopted from Latin, used as a personal name.”
Middle English
Middle English
Eugene
“Introduced as a personal name, reflecting its noble connotations.”
Modern English
English
Eugene
“Used as a male given name, symbolizing nobility and high birth.”