Gianni
gi(an)-ni
US Popularity:628
Origin:Italian
Other Origin(s):Hebrew
Meaning:God is gracious, Yahweh is gracious
With the founder of Versace as one of its bearers, Gianni is an effortlessly stylish name choice for baby boys. It has both Italian and Hebrew origins and means "God is gracious" or “Yahweh is gracious.” It's an Italian variant of John, giving the name a familiar feel that will help people feel at ease around your little Gianni. The name went through a few transformations to get to where it is today, starting out as the Hebrew name Yochanan before becoming Ioannes in Greek and then eventually becoming Gianni. Taking a walk through history enabled this name to arrive cultivated and just in time for baby.
Gianni Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Gianni is currently #1547 on The Bump
Boy:Gianni is currently #437 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Gianni is currently #628 in U.S. births
Boy:Gianni is currently #214 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#628
in 2022
- 2
from 2021
Sources
Name Doctor, Gianni
Behind the Name, Gianni, May 2020
Behind the Name, Giovanni, December 2019
WordSense Dictionary, Giovanni
Britannica, Gianni Versace, November 2023
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