Emilliano vs Gennaro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gennaro

Boy #4,699 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"born in January"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Neapolitan Southern Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,699
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Genna, Naro

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emilliano Rank #4,832
Gennaro Rank #4,699

Gennaro is more popular, ranked #4699 vs #4832 for Emilliano.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emilliano ___

  • Emilliano Cruz
  • Emilliano Rafael
  • Emilliano Marco
  • Emilliano Santiago
  • Emilliano Jose
  • Emilliano Luis

Gennaro ___

  • Gennaro Marco
  • Gennaro Luigi
  • Gennaro Antonio
  • Gennaro Carlo
  • Gennaro Franco

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emilliano

Rafael Santiago Isabella Valentina Matteo

If you choose Gennaro

Lucia Marco Carmela Salvatore Rosa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emilliano or Gennaro more popular?

Gennaro is more popular, ranked #4699 compared to Emilliano at #4832 in the United States.

What do Emilliano and Gennaro mean?

Emilliano means "rival, eager to emulate" (Latin origin). Gennaro means "born in January" (Latin origin).

Are Emilliano and Gennaro boy or girl names?

Emilliano is primarily a boy name. Gennaro is primarily a boy name.

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