Giovanni

/ joh-VAHN-nee /
boyclassicvintageitalianbiblical

“god is gracious” — Italian

#1222024 rank
2010peak year
79,382babies named Giovanni since 1880
▲ +10%5-year trend

Giovanni popularity over 145 years

⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024

peak 201018801920196020002024

What does Giovanni mean?

The Italian form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. Borne by Renaissance masters and poets alike, it is Italy's classic male name.

OriginItalian
Syllables3
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage

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