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Nova vs Gio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nova

Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,180
Total SSA Count
176
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Gio

Boy #1,163 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,163
Total SSA Count
179
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nova Rank #1,180
Gio Rank #1,163

Gio is more popular, ranked #1163 vs #1180 for Nova.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nova or Gio more popular?

Gio is more popular, ranked #1163 compared to Nova at #1180 in the United States.

What do Nova and Gio mean?

Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin). Gio means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Italian origin).

Are Nova and Gio boy or girl names?

Nova is primarily a boy name. Gio is primarily a boy name.

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