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Eugenio

♂ Boy

Pronounced ehoo-JEH-nyoh /eu̯.ˈd͡ʒɛː.njo/Medium

Meaning: Well bornMedium

In 30 seconds: Eugenio is the Italian form of a name meaning 'well born.'

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Origin MediumItalian, Spanish

MeaningWell born

U.S. rank (2025)#3268 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births36 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1982

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,984

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Eugenio is the Italian take on a name rooted in the idea of being 'well born' or noble. It connects to older Greek and Latin forms such as Eugenios and Eugenius, and to regional variants reaching as far as the Belarusian Yauhen.

Distinguished bearers include the Italian poet Eugenio Montale, a Nobel laureate in literature, and the Mexican comedian Eugenio Derbez.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Eugenio is 'well born', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name - Eugenio — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

EùgeniôEugenìoEugeniosEugeniusYauhen

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Eugenio Montale (1896–1981)
Recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1975.
★Eugenio Derbez (1961–present)
Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

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Ario— shares the -io ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eugenio mean?

Eugenio is usually explained as meaning 'well born' and is most often linked with Italian tradition.

How do you pronounce Eugenio?

It's commonly said ehoo-JEH-nyoh /eu̯.ˈd͡ʒɛː.njo/.

Is Eugenio a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Eugenio is used as a boy name.

How popular is Eugenio?

In 2024, Eugenio ranked #2750 in the U.S. for boys, with 47 births recorded.