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Gemini

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How to Pronounce Gemini

Pronounced JEM-ə-nye /ˈdʒɛm.ə.naɪ/Medium

Meaning: From Latin gemini, 'the twins' — the zodiac constellation and sign (Castor and Pollux)Medium

In 30 seconds: The twins: Gemini is the zodiac constellation — 'the twins'. Bold, celestial, and warm (said 'JEM-ə-nye').
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningFrom Latin gemini, 'the twins' — the zodiac constellation and sign (Castor and Pollux)
U.S. rank (2024)#5723 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 305

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019732024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Gemini comes from Latin gemini, 'the twins' — the constellation and zodiac sign, named for the mythological twin brothers Castor and Pollux. A bold, celestial, modern word-name (we note the recent given-name use; said 'JEM-ə-nye'; nickname Gem).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-twins at the root, and celestial.

Did you know? Gemini means 'the twins' in Latin — the zodiac constellation and sign, named for the mythic twins Castor and Pollux — a bold, celestial word-name (which we note as a recent given name; said 'JEM-ə-nye').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Gemini — word origin

Variations

GeminiGem

Nicknames

Gem

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If you like Gemini…

Leo— a fellow zodiac/celestial boys' name
Orion— a companion constellation boys' name
Atlas— another mythic celestial boys' name
Romani— a fellow Latin choice
Jermani— shares Gemini's Latin roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gemini mean?

Gemini is Latin for 'the twins' — the zodiac constellation (Castor and Pollux).

How do you pronounce Gemini?

It's said JEM-ə-nye /ˈdʒɛm.ə.naɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gemini a boy or girl name?

Gemini is used here as a boy's name (it is given to both sexes).

How popular is Gemini?

Gemini is a very rare, recent name in the U.S.

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