Genaro vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Genaro

Boy #2,423 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the doorway god Janus"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Mexican Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,423
Total SSA Count
57
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Geno, Naro, Genito

Playground Safety Score

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Genaro Rank #2,423
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2423 for Genaro.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Genaro ___

  • Genaro Luis
  • Genaro Antonio
  • Genaro Rafael
  • Genaro Carlos
  • Genaro Miguel
  • Genaro José

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Genaro

Rosario Consuelo Sebastiano Carmela Salvador

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Genaro or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Genaro at #2423 in the United States.

What do Genaro and James mean?

Genaro means "of the doorway god Janus" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Genaro and James boy or girl names?

Genaro is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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