The nameGennaro
Gennaro is an Italian boy's name closely tied to Naples, the Italian form of Januarius.
- Boy's name
- Italian
Meaning
From the Latin Ianuarius, "of January", the month of the god Janus.
Origin
Italian, of Latin origin.
History
In France it has risen since the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Gennaro
Gennaro in France
Gennaro was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 265 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Gennaro. Its rise began around 1963, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Gennaro in France were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 44 births a year on average, against 36 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gennaro mean?
From the Latin Ianuarius, "of January", the month of the god Janus.
What is the origin of the name Gennaro?
Italian, of Latin origin.
Is Gennaro a girl's or a boy's name?
Gennaro is a boy's name.