Nicholas vs Giovanni

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #122 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"Italian form of John, gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nicholas Rank #117

Giovanni Rank #122

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

Is Nicholas or Giovanni more popular?

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

What do Nicholas and Giovanni mean?

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

Are Nicholas and Giovanni boy or girl names?

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