Eric vs Giovanni

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English German French American

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Boy #122 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"Italian form of John, gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Italian Latin American American

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Eric Rank #252

Giovanni Rank #122

Giovanni is more popular, ranked #122 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Giovanni more popular?

Giovanni is more popular, ranked #122 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Giovanni mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Giovanni means "Italian form of John, gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eric and Giovanni boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Giovanni is primarily a boy name.