Jeno: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: j-ehn-oh
Origin: Greece
gender-male

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Region Origin: Southern Europe
Meaning: Well born

Jeno is a masculine name with a rich history and multiple origins. It is predominantly used in the Banat Swabian community and has roots in the Greek name Eugene, meaning 'well born'from the Greek word eugenes. In Hungary, Jeno evolved as a variant of Jenö, derived from the name of ancient Hungarian tribe. The name has been adopted as a given name since the 19th century, emphasizing nobility and good lineage. Despite its short and easy-to-pronounce nature, Jeno has maintained its significance over time, particularly in Hungarian culture.

Jeno Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Jeno is currently #25849 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Jeno is currently #10994 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Jeno is currently #13011 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Jeno is currently #5583 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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