Genesis
Meaning
"birth, generation, coming into being"
Origin: Greek
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #55
- Total SSA Count
- 3,835
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Gen, Genny
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"birth, generation, coming into being"
Origin: Greek
"motion, wandering"
Origin: Hebrew
Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #55 for Genesis.
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Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Genesis at #55 in the United States.
Genesis means "birth, generation, coming into being" (Greek origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).
Genesis is primarily a girl name. Noah is primarily a boy name.