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Giovanni vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Irish English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#221
Total SSA Count
1,622
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Giovanni Rank #122
Patrick Rank #221

Giovanni is more popular, ranked #122 vs #221 for Patrick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Giovanni or Patrick more popular?

Giovanni is more popular, ranked #122 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Giovanni and Patrick mean?

Giovanni means "Italian form of John, gift of God" (Hebrew origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Giovanni and Patrick boy or girl names?

Giovanni is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.

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