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Genaro

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Pronounced heh-NAH-roh /hɛˈnɑː.roʊ/High

Meaning: January; of Janus; Spanish form of Gennaro, from Latin Ianuarius (of Janus, the two-faced god of beginnings and doorways)High

In 30 seconds: The Spanish form of Gennaro, from Latin Januarius meaning 'January' or 'of Janus' — the Roman god of beginnings, doorways, and transitions. San Gennaro (Naples' patron saint) is celebrated globally through Italian American festivals.

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Origin HighSpanish, Latin

MeaningJanuary; of Janus; Spanish form of Gennaro, from Latin Ianuarius (of Janus, the two-faced god of beginnings and doorways)

U.S. rank (2025)#2268 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births62 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2000

Total births (all-time)≈ 7,669

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Genaro is the Spanish form of Gennaro (Italian), from Latin Ianuarius (of Janus, the god of beginnings). Janus gave January its name. San Gennaro (Saint Januarius, d. c.305 CE) is the patron saint of Naples, whose dried blood is said to liquefy on his feast days.

Genaro is used in Hispanic communities across Latin America. Its 2024 ranking of #2423 for boys reflects its use among Mexican American and broader Hispanic families.

Did you know? The Feast of San Gennaro (Saint Januarius, patron of Naples) has been celebrated in New York City's Little Italy since 1926 — one of the oldest and largest Italian American street festivals in the United States. The festival's centerpiece is the liquefaction of the saint's dried blood, which occurs on his feast day each year.

Overall data confidence 92%

Behind the Name — Genaro — Spanish/Latin etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

GennaroJanuarioEnero

Nicknames

GenaNaro

Famous Bearers

★San Gennaro (Saint Januarius) (c.272–305)
Bishop of Benevento and patron saint of Naples, martyred under Diocletian. Famous for the recurring miracle of the liquefaction of his blood; the Feast of San Gennaro is widely celebrated.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Genaro mean?

Genaro means 'January' or 'of Janus' (the Roman god of beginnings), the Spanish form of Gennaro, from Latin Ianuarius.

How do you pronounce Genaro?

It's said heh-NAH-roh /hɛˈnɑː.roʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second. In Spanish, G is pronounced like H.

Is Genaro a boy or girl name?

Genaro is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Genaro?

Genaro ranked #2423 for U.S. boys in 2024.