Genest is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:

Charles-Borromée Genest (1832–1873), Canadian politician Christian Genest (born 1957), Canadian statistician Claude Genest, Canadian journalist, actor, and television host Corinna Genest (1938–2023), German film and television actress Émile Genest (1921–2003), Canadian actor Jacques Genest (1919–2018), Canadian physician and scientist John Genest (1764–1839), English clergyman and theatre historian Lauriane Genest (born 1998), Canadian racing cyclist Manon Genest (born 1992), French Paralympic athlete and former paratriathlete Rick Genest (August 7, 1985 – August 1, 2018), also known as "Zombie Boy", Canadian tattooee, model, and actor Andre Genest, CPA (born July 29, 1992), Wealth Advisor, Professional Accountant, and actor

See also

Le Genest-Saint-Isle, Mayenne department, France Genet (surname)