Genaro

Meaning of Genaro

It refers to the month of January, and can mean "born in January" or be associated with the Roman god Janus, the god of beginnings and doorways.

Genaro has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Genaro

After ranking as high as #980 in 2000, Genaro has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Genaro

• Genaro Vásquez Rojas
  Mexican guerrilla leader
• Genaro Alamilla Arteaga
  Mexican politician
• Genaro García Luna
  Former Mexican Security Secretary
• Genaro Snijders
  Surinamese military officer
• Genaro Celayeta San Sebastián
  Spanish footballer

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Questions about the name Genaro

What does the name Genaro mean?

Genaro means it refers to the month of january, and can mean "born in january" or be associated with the roman god janus, the god of beginnings and doorways, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Genaro a boy's or a girl's name?

Genaro is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Genaro?

Genaro did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Genaro most popular?

Genaro peaked at #980 in 2000.