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Genius

♂ Boy

Pronounced JEEN-yuss /ˈdʒiːn.jəs/Medium

Meaning: From the English word 'genius' — exceptional ability, and in Roman thought a guiding spirit or attendant deity (Latin genius, 'guardian spirit; inborn nature'). A modern word name; we note it as a word name.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold word name: Genius means 'exceptional talent' — and once 'a guardian spirit' (said 'JEEN-yuss'). Modern and aspirational.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English word 'genius' — exceptional ability, and in Roman thought a guiding spirit or attendant deity (Latin genius, 'guardian spirit; inborn nature'). A modern word name; we note it as a word name.
U.S. rank (2024)#11343 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 34

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220172024

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

Genius is an English word name — 'exceptional ability,' and in Roman thought a 'guardian spirit' (Latin genius) — part of the modern wave of virtue and word names. It reads as bold and aspirational, which we note (said 'JEEN-yuss').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for boys. Rare, word-style, and bold.

Did you know? Genius comes from the Latin genius, once a 'guardian spirit' or 'inborn nature,' now 'exceptional talent' — a modern word name with a bold, aspirational ring, which we note (said 'JEEN-yuss').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Genius — English word name; Latin genius, 'guardian spirit'

Variations

GeniousGenyusGenius

Nicknames

GeneGenny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Genius mean?

Genius is a word name meaning 'exceptional talent,' and in Roman thought a 'guardian spirit' (Latin genius).

How do you pronounce Genius?

It's said JEEN-yuss /ˈdʒiːn.jəs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Genius a boy or girl name?

Here Genius is used as a boy's name; as a word name it can suit either.

How popular is Genius?

Genius is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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