Genius

Meaning of Genius

Genius springs from the Latin word genium, the guardian spirit the Romans believed whispered possibility into every newborn ear, so the name already arrives with a built-in cheerleader. Today it carries the breezy English meaning we all know—someone quick as lightning—and that makes parents smile, because their little Genius will never lack confidence or a fun ice-breaker. The name hints at books and inventions, yet it feels playful too, like a spark dancing above a campfire. In stories, a genius sees doors where others see walls, so this baby name quietly promises resourcefulness and wonder. Parents who pick it like that it is rare—just a handful of boys answer to Genius each year in the U.S.—yet instantly understood around the world. And let’s be honest: he will never need a superhero cape, because the word on his birth certificate already sounds like one.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as JEE-nee-uhs (/ˈdʒiːniəs/)

• Savant
• Prodigy
• Einstein