US Popularity:212
Origin:Italian
Other Origin(s):Latin, Hebrew
Meaning:God is gracious
With Italian origins, Giovanni is a boy’s name meaning “God is gracious.” Derived from the classic Hebrew name John, Giovanni is a timeless choice that has been in circulation for centuries. When thinking of Italian names to pay respects to baby's heritage, Giovanni is sure to come to mind. The name also comes with great nickname options, like Gio and Gianni, as well as many notable namesakes for baby to look up to, like designer Gianni Versace or poet Giovanni Boccaccio.

Famous People Named Giovanni

Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
  • Giovanni Pernice
    Dancer
  • Giovanni Ribisi
    Actor
  • Giovanni Rivera
    Reality TV Star

Giovanni Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Giovanni is currently #433 on The Bump
Boy:Giovanni is currently #118 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Giovanni is currently #212 in U.S. births
Boy:Giovanni is currently #80 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#212
in 2022
+ 3
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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