Giovanni
Boy name · Hebrew · pronounced jo-VAHN-nee
Verified name
What does Giovanni mean?
God is gracious
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 123 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 497 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Gio, Gian
Variant: John
Related: Gianna
Using Giovanni across cultures
Timeless Italian classic form of John.
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