Gennady Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationgeh-NAH-dee / ɡɪˈnɑːdiRussian; Greek
Meaning
Russian: 'noble'; Greek: 'generous'
Historical & Cultural Background
Gennady is a name of Russian origin, derived from the Greek name Gennadios. It has been used in various Slavic cultures and is often associated with nobility and generosity. The name gained popularity in the Soviet Union and continues to be used in contemporary Russia and other Slavic countries.
Trend Summary
Gennady has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with occasional peaks in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Gennadi
- Gena
International Variants
- Gennadios (Greek)
- Gennadij (Russian)
Famous people named Gennady
Gennady Golovkin is a professional boxer known for his achievements in middleweight boxing.
Gennady Zyuganov is a Russian politician who has been the leader of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation.
Gennady Onishchenko is a Russian politician and former chief sanitary doctor of Russia.
Gennady Burbulis is a Russian politician and former advisor to Boris Yeltsin.
Fictional characters named Gennady
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Gennady was first seen in the United States in 2015. Gennady has ranked as high as #1357 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Gennady has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Gennady (2018)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 8 |