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
"olive tree"
Origin: Latin
Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #55 for Genesis.
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Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Genesis at #55 in the United States.
Genesis means "birth, generation, coming into being" (Greek origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).
Genesis is primarily a girl name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.