Giovanni
Giovanni is the Italian form of John, derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan meaning 'God is gracious.' It has been a beloved name in Italy for centuries and carries a strong cultural heritage with timeless appeal.
Current Popularity
#122 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Pronunciation is joh-VAHN-nee, may need clarification in non-Italian speaking regions
- •Popular internationally while maintaining strong Italian identity
- •Easy to spell once pronunciation is learned
- •Versatile nickname options allow the child to choose their preferred style
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Actor
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Renaissance painter
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Medieval Italian writer
Giovanni Trapattoni
Italian football manager
Statistics
86,387
Total births since 1880
2010
Peak year
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