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
“Unranked” means Giovanni was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
See more boy names starting with G.
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.