Eugène is of French origin and means "well-born" or "noble". It was popularized by several notable figures, most notably Eugène Delacroix, the renowned French Romantic painter known for works like "Liberty Leading the People". The name has been widely used in France but is also found in other countries with historical French influence. Its variants include Eugen and Eugeny.
"In 1943, there were five babies named Eugene."