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Jenaro

♂ Boy

Pronounced heh-NAH-roh /heˈnɑ.roʊ/Medium

Meaning: Jenaro is a Spanish spelling of Genaro, from the Latin Januarius, 'of January; dedicated to the god Janus.' It honors Saint Januarius (San Gennaro), patron of Naples.Medium

In 30 seconds: A warm three-beat name: Jenaro is a Spanish Genaro, 'of January' (said 'heh-NAH-roh'). Saintly and heritage-rich.
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Origin MediumSpanish, Latin
MeaningJenaro is a Spanish spelling of Genaro, from the Latin Januarius, 'of January; dedicated to the god Janus.' It honors Saint Januarius (San Gennaro), patron of Naples.
U.S. rank (2025)#8543 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 684

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199119192025

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

Jenaro is a Spanish spelling of Genaro, from the Latin Januarius, 'of January; dedicated to Janus,' the two-faced god of beginnings. The name honors Saint Januarius (San Gennaro), patron of Naples, and carries a warm Latino heritage (said 'heh-NAH-roh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, warm, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Jenaro comes from the Latin Januarius, 'of January,' the month named for Janus. It honors Saint Januarius - San Gennaro - the beloved patron of Naples (said 'heh-NAH-roh').
Overall data confidence 55%
References - Jenaro — Spanish Genaro; Latin Januarius; San Gennaro

Variations

GenaroGennaroJennaro

Nicknames

JenaNaro

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jenaro mean?

Jenaro is a Spanish form of Genaro, from the Latin Januarius, 'of January; dedicated to Janus.'

How do you pronounce Jenaro?

It's said heh-NAH-roh /heˈnɑ.roʊ/ - three syllables, stress on the second, with a Spanish soft J.

Is Jenaro a boy or girl name?

Here Jenaro is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Jenaro?

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

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