Genaro

Genaro is a boy's name of Spanish origin meaning “devoted to Janus.” In 2024 it was given to 57 boys in the United States.

Genaro at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
“devoted to Janus”

About the name Genaro

Genaro belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its meaning — “devoted to Janus” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Genaro first appears in Social Security records in 1908. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #840 in 1936, and in 2024 57 babies received the name — 7,607 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Genaro in US records

First recorded (US)
1908
Best US rank
#840 in 1936
Peak year
2000
Babies named Genaro in 2024
57
Total since 1880
7,607

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Genaro mean?

Genaro means “devoted to Janus” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Genaro a boy or girl name?

Genaro is a boy name. In 2024, 57 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Genaro?

Genaro comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Genaro?

Genaro first appears in US records in 1908. Its best-ever ranking was #840 in 1936, and 57 babies were given the name in 2024.

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