Giovanni
Giovanni: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /d͡ʒoʊˈvɑni/ · /d͡ʒiː.əˈvɑni/
Meaning and origin of Giovanni
- A male given name from Italian.
- A female given name from Italian.
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian Giovanni. Doublet of John.
How popular is Giovanni?
Since 1880, 983 girls and 89,368 boys in the U.S. have been named Giovanni (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2736 in 1993. Its highest rank for boys was #117 in 2010. In 2025 it ranked #123 for boys, with 2,955 babies given the name.
Names similar to Giovanni
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Giovanni FAQ
What does the name Giovanni mean?
A male given name from Italian. A female given name from Italian. Borrowed from Italian Giovanni. Doublet of John.
What is the origin of the name Giovanni?
Giovanni is listed as a name of Italian origin.
How popular is the name Giovanni?
Since 1880, 983 girls and 89,368 boys in the U.S. have been named Giovanni (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2736 in 1993. Its highest rank for boys was #117 in 2010. In 2025 it ranked #123 for boys, with 2,955 babies given the name.
Is Giovanni a boy or girl name?
Giovanni is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 983 girls and 89,368 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.