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Giovanni

Italian boy's name meaning God is gracious

Gender
Boy
Origin
Italian
Meaning
God is gracious
Syllables
3
Letters
8
US rank (2023)
#123
Born in 2023
2,919

Meaning & origin

Giovanni is the Italian form of John, from the Hebrew, 'God is gracious'.

Popularity

In the latest US data, Giovanni ranked #123 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.

In 2023, 2,919 US boys were given the name Giovanni.

US popularity rank over time

Peaked at #122 in 2024

1993
#288
1998
#225
2003
#177
2008
#140
2013
#128
2018
#143
2023
#123
2024
#122

“Unranked” means Giovanni was outside the US top 1,000 that year.

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Variants

John, Gianni

Nicknames

Gio

Giovanni: frequently asked questions

What does the name Giovanni mean?

Giovanni is a Italian name meaning "God is gracious". Giovanni is the Italian form of John, from the Hebrew, 'God is gracious'.

Where does the name Giovanni come from?

Giovanni is of Italian origin. Giovanni is the Italian form of John, from the Hebrew, 'God is gracious'.

Is Giovanni a boy or a girl name?

Giovanni is most commonly a boy's name.

How many babies are named Giovanni?

In 2023, 2,919 US boys were given the name Giovanni.

Is Giovanni a popular name, and is it rising or falling?

In the latest US data, Giovanni ranked #123 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.

What are common nicknames for Giovanni?

Common nicknames for Giovanni include Gio.

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