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August vs Giovanni

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#88
Total SSA Count
3,876
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Giovanni

Boy #122 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"Italian form of John, gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian Latin American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#122
Total SSA Count
2,951
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
Giovanni Rank #122

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #122 for Giovanni.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Giovanni more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Giovanni at #122 in the United States.

What do August and Giovanni mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Giovanni means "Italian form of John, gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are August and Giovanni boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Giovanni is primarily a boy name.

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