Giovanni vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Giovanni

Boy #122 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"Italian form of John, gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Giovanni Rank #122

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #122 for Giovanni.

Is Giovanni or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Giovanni at #122 in the United States.

What do Giovanni and Nicholas mean?

Giovanni means "Italian form of John, gift of God" (Hebrew origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Giovanni and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Giovanni is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.