Genaro vs Matheus

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

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Matheus

Boy #2,398 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"given by Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Scandinavian Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,398
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Matt, Matty, Theus

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Popularity Comparison

Genaro Rank #2,423
Matheus Rank #2,398

Matheus is more popular, ranked #2398 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

Matheus ___

  • Matheus Alexandre
  • Matheus Gabriel
  • Matheus Lucas
  • Matheus Felipe
  • Matheus Rafael
  • Matheus Jose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Genaro

Rosario Consuelo Sebastiano Carmela Salvador

If you choose Matheus

Isabella Lukas Sofia Rafael Ana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Genaro or Matheus more popular?

Matheus is more popular, ranked #2398 compared to Genaro at #2423 in the United States.

What do Genaro and Matheus mean?

Genaro means "of the doorway god Janus" (Latin origin). Matheus means "given by Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Genaro and Matheus boy or girl names?

Genaro is primarily a boy name. Matheus is primarily a boy name.

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