Genaro vs Paolo

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

All Clear

Paolo

Boy #2,470 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Latin American Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,470
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pao

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Genaro Rank #2,423
Paolo Rank #2,470

Genaro is more popular, ranked #2423 vs #2470 for Paolo.

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

Paolo ___

  • Paolo Marco
  • Paolo Antonio
  • Paolo Giovanni
  • Paolo Luca
  • Paolo Matteo
  • Paolo Enzo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Genaro

Rosario Consuelo Sebastiano Carmela Salvador

If you choose Paolo

Marco Luca Giulia Sofia Chiara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Genaro or Paolo more popular?

Genaro is more popular, ranked #2423 compared to Paolo at #2470 in the United States.

What do Genaro and Paolo mean?

Genaro means "of the doorway god Janus" (Latin origin). Paolo means "small, humble" (Latin origin).

Are Genaro and Paolo boy or girl names?

Genaro is primarily a boy name. Paolo is primarily a boy name.

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