Giovanni

Boy's name

Giovanni is derived from the Latin name Iohannes, which comes from the Greek name Ioannes. It means "God is gracious."

Meaning God is gracious
Origin Italian
U.S. births in 2023 2,951
Peak year 2010

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Giovanni Boccaccio - Italian writer, Decameron author.
  • Giovanni Ribisi - American actor, Saving Private Ryan.
  • Giovanni Battista Pergolesi - Italian composer, opera La serva padrona.
  • Giovanni Agnelli - Italian industrialist, Fiat founder.
  • Giovanni Trapattoni - Italian footballer, coach, multiple league titles.
  • Giovanni da Verrazzano - Italian explorer, North American coast discovery.
  • Giovanni Bellini - Italian Renaissance painter, religious art master.
  • Giovanni Battista Tiepolo - Italian Rococo painter, frescoes, altarpieces.
  • Giovanni Falcone - Italian judge, anti-Mafia prosecutor, assassinated.
  • Giovanni van Bronckhorst - Dutch footballer, World Cup runner-up, coach.

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