Boy name
Genç name meaning
“young, youthful”
Genç means young or youthful. It comes directly from the Turkish adjective genç, which describes an early stage of life, and is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. Fresh shoots on a growing tree provide a concrete image associated with the name’s sense of youth.
What does Genç mean?
Young, youthful
In Turkish: yaşı küçük, gençlik çağındaki
Genç uses an everyday Turkish adjective directly as a name. It evokes youth, newness and the early stages of life; the same word is also a surname and the name of a district in Bingöl, so an individual record may require checking to establish its naming function.
Origin of the name Genç
Taken from the Turkish adjective genç, 'young'. In current usage it describes an early stage of life or someone not advanced in age.
Double names with Genç
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Genç Efekan
Meaning of each name
- Genç: young, youthful
- Efekan: Of an efe’s lineage; brave-blooded
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Vural Genç
Meaning of each name
- Vural: strike and take; gain through struggle
- Genç: young, youthful
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Genç Evren
Meaning of each name
- Genç: young, youthful
- Evren: the universe; the totality of existence
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Mertol Genç
Meaning of each name
- Mertol: be brave and honorable
- Genç: young, youthful
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Genç Uras
Meaning of each name
- Genç: young, youthful
- Uras: good fortune; happiness and luck
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Durdu Genç
Meaning of each name
- Durdu: remained; wished to stay and live
- Genç: young, youthful
How to pronounce Genç
| Syllables | 1 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɡent͡ʃ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | كنج |
Is Genç a boy’s name?
Yes, Genç is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 33% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Genç does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 7 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Genc
Names that sound like Genç
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Genç
- Genç Osman Yavaş · b. 1971
- Genç Ali Paşa
FAQ about the name Genç
What is the meaning of Genç?
Genç means “young, youthful”. Taken from the Turkish adjective genç, 'young'. In current usage it describes an early stage of life or someone not advanced in age.
Is Genç a boy’s name?
Yes, Genç is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 33% of bearers are male.
Is Genç in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Genç nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Genç?
Genç is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Genç have?
Genç has 1 syllable and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Genç?
Genç does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 7 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Genç?
Other spellings: Genc.
What names go well with Genç?
Some ideas: Genç Efekan; Vural Genç; Genç Evren.
Famous people named Genç?
Notable people named Genç include Genç Osman Yavaş, Genç Ali Paşa.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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