Name profile

Genghis

This name comes from the title Genghis Khan, meaning "universal ruler", which was adopted by the Mongol Empire founder Temujin in the late 12th century.

PronunciationEnglish /ˈɡɛŋ.ɡɪs/; English /ˈd͡ʒɛŋ.ɡɪs/
Usage languagesHistory
US rank (2021)#12,146

Meaning and history

The name comes from the title Genghis, or Chinggis, Khan, meaning “universal ruler,” which Temujin, founder of the Mongol Empire, adopted in the late 12th century. Known for both military brilliance and brutality toward civilians, he went on to conquer much of Asia and Eastern Europe.

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20212021: 5 births, rank #12,146

In 2021, 5 babies were recorded with the name Genghis, ranking #12,146 among boys.