Gio
Gio: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Gio
- A diminutive of the male given names Giovanni, Giovani, Giorgi, Giorgio, Giuseppe, and Sergio, from Italian.
Etymology
From Italian Gio.
How popular is Gio?
Since 1880, 43 girls and 1,572 boys in the U.S. have been named Gio (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7399 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #1091 in 2025. In 2025, 206 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Gio
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Gio
Sister and brother names that share Gio's Italian roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Gio FAQ
What does the name Gio mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Giovanni, Giovani, Giorgi, Giorgio, Giuseppe, and Sergio, from Italian. From Italian Gio.
What is the origin of the name Gio?
Gio is listed as a name of Italian origin.
How popular is the name Gio?
Since 1880, 43 girls and 1,572 boys in the U.S. have been named Gio (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7399 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #1091 in 2025. In 2025, 206 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Gio a boy or girl name?
Gio is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 43 girls and 1,572 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.