Genesis

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Word name

Genesis Origin and Meaning

The name Genesis is a boy's name of English origin.

Though Genesis is a Top 100 girls' name in the US, it's by all rights a unisex choice.

Derived from Greek, it means "birth" or "origin", making it a word name and a Biblical name,

Genesis also shares sounds with other unisex and masculine options, such as Alexis, Otis, Reese, Silas, and Ellis. It is therefore given to a not insubstantial 200 boys each year.

Outside of US, where Genesis is far less popular and rarely heard, it could make a cool and untraditional option for those wanting to celebrate the Bible, those who like the rock band, or anyone hoping for a new beginning.

# 973 in the US

Genesis Rank in US Top 1000

# 3259 on Nameberry

Genesis Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Genesis Popularity

Famous People Named Genesis

  • Genesis Ali Dean; son of singerAlicia Keys
  • Genesis POrridge (born Neil Andrew Megson), vocalist of industrial group Throbbing Gristle
  • Genesis PotiniNew Zealand champion chess player.

Genesis in Pop Culture

  • Genesisthe first book of the Bible
  • Genesis Rhapsodosantagonist of the video game "Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII"
  • GenesisEnglish rock band
  • Sega Genesis16,bit home video game console system, also known as the Mega Drive