Genaro

Genaro - A very unique male name

Genaro appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #628. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Genaro and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Genaro? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Genaro. The baby boy name Genaro was given to 37 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1930 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 39,629 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Genaro peaked in popularity 116 years ago in 1910 on position 628.

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Genaro is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Genaro is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #1,112 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,167.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Genaro is where you live.

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Genaro origin and meaning

Spanish and Italian form of Januarius (Latin)

From Latin Januarius, 'of Janus' — the month of January's name; borne by Saint Januarius (San Gennaro)

Genaro is the Spanish form of Januarius, the 3rd-century bishop of Naples venerated as San Gennaro, whose feast anchors Neapolitan devotion. It has been in the US data since 1910 in Italian and Spanish families and has risen slightly since 2020.

Attested etymology

Genaro is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Genaro, pop culture references for the name Genaro and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Genaro

We've found the following names that sound similar to Genaro, sorted by popularity.

Gunner / Gunnar / Gennaro / Gumaro / Gomer /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Even more about Genaro

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Genaro a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Genaro?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

heh-NAH-roh · /hɛˈnɑroʊ/

Around the world

• Genaro (Spanish) — Used as-is in Spanish.
• Gennaro (Italian) — The Italian form, with a doubled n.
• Januarius (Latin) — The original Latin name.

Spellings and nicknames

• Gennaro — The Italian spelling.

Famous bearers

• Saint Januarius — 3rd-century bishop of Naples, venerated as San Gennaro in Italian and Genaro in Spanish (3rd century) Historical

Style

InternationalClassic

Why parents choose it

Parents in Spanish- and Italian-heritage families choose Genaro as a saint's name that honours both faith and family. It is holding steady at a low level.

Worth knowing

• English speakers may say jen-AIR-oh and miss the Spanish h- sound of the G.