Genesis

jenn-uh-sis

Word name, Biblical

"the origin and formation of something; The First Book in The Bible"

Genesis Origin and Meaning

The name Genesis is a boy's name of English origin meaning "the origin and formation of something; The First Book in The Bible".

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.

Genesis Rank in US Top 1000

# 973 in the US

Genesis Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1959 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Genesis

• 973 US 2021
• 1959 Nameberry 2025
• 58 Unique 2023

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Famous People Named Genesis

• Genesis Ali Dean; son of singer Alicia Keys
• Genesis P Orridge (born Neil Andrew Megson), vocalist of industrial group Throbbing Gristle
• Genesis Potini New Zealand champion chess player.

The name Genesis in Pop Culture

• Genesis the first book of the Bible
• Genesis Rhapsodos antagonist of the video game "Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII"
• Genesis English rock band
• Sega Genesis 16,bit home video game console system, also known as the Mega Drive