Born in January; of the god Janus
Gennaro is the Italian form of the Latin name Januarius. It is traditionally given to boys born in the first month of the year, which was named for Janus, the Roman god of beginnings, transitions, and doorways.
Less common today
Gennaro isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,443 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
World Cup-winning Italian footballer and manager
Italian chef and television personality
Bishop of Benevento and patron saint of Naples
Central character in the crime drama series · Gomorrah
