Eugene

Eugene has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Eugene isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Eugene is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Eugene was, in the past month, the 805th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Eugene is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Eugene was viewed 54 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Eugene's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Eugene is most adored in Utah, Illinois and Michigan.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Minnesota, Virginia and Massachusetts.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Eugene.

Most popular breeds named Eugene:

1. American Staffordshire Terrier
2. Pomeranian
3. Chow Chow
4. Labrador Retriever
5. Chihuahua

• A dog named Eugene appeared in the comic book Popeye by E.C. Segar.
• A dog named Eugene played a role in the movie Popeye.

Eugene is found in these categories:

greek

Derived from Greek, meaning "well-born" or "noble".

old-fashioned

Popular during the 19th century, it's now a rare canine moniker.