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Eunice

Girl name · Mexican

Meaninggood victory · Greek

Eunice is a Mexican girl name meaning “good victory”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Word funEunice starts and ends with the same letter, E. A neat little bookend.
  • GenerationEunice peaked in 1908, which makes it a Greatest Generation name, think great-grandparents.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Eunice would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 20,877 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryEunice has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Eunices, and counting.
Baby in a floral onesie lying on a bed
hello, little Eunice

US births per million girls, 1880–2025

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About the name Eunice

Eunice is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “good victory”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It was most fashionable in the 1900s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

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Questions about the name Eunice

What does the name Eunice mean?

Eunice means “good victory” and comes from Greek. Names built around “victory” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Victoria (“victory”), Nicholas (“victory of the people”), Nico (“victory of the people”) and Colette (“victory of the people”).

What is the origin of the name Eunice?

Eunice is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Greek. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).

Is Eunice a boy or girl name?

Eunice is a girl name. In 2025, 77 US girls were named Eunice.

How popular is the name Eunice?

Eunice ranked #2,354 for US girls in 2025, given to 77 babies. Its best year was 1908, when it reached #106. Over the last five years it has slipped 494 places.

What names are similar to Eunice?

If you like Eunice, you might also like Victoria, Nicholas, Nico and Colette.

What should I know before naming my baby Eunice?

Eunice is a Mexican girl name meaning “good victory”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.