Gennaro vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gennaro

Boy #4,699 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"born in January"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Neapolitan Southern Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,699
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Genna, Naro

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Gennaro Rank #4,699
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4699 for Gennaro.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gennaro ___

  • Gennaro Marco
  • Gennaro Luigi
  • Gennaro Antonio
  • Gennaro Carlo
  • Gennaro Franco

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 Gennaro

Lucia Marco Carmela Salvatore Rosa

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gennaro or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Gennaro at #4699 in the United States.

What do Gennaro and James mean?

Gennaro means "born in January" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gennaro and James boy or girl names?

Gennaro is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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