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John vs Giovanni

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

John Rank #21
Giovanni Rank #122

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #122 for Giovanni.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is John or Giovanni more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Giovanni at #122 in the United States.

What do John and Giovanni mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Giovanni means "Italian form of John, gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are John and Giovanni boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Giovanni is primarily a boy name.

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