Carlo vs Jovanni

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carlo

Boy #918 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free man"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#918
Total SSA Count
253
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Carl, Lito, Car

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Jovanni

Boy #1,112 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Latino/Hispanic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,112
Total SSA Count
192
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jo, Jovi, Vanni

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Carlo Rank #918
Jovanni Rank #1,112

Carlo is more popular, ranked #918 vs #1112 for Jovanni.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carlo ___

  • Carlo Antonio
  • Carlo Giovanni
  • Carlo Matteo
  • Carlo Lorenzo
  • Carlo Salvatore
  • Carlo Francesco

Jovanni ___

  • Jovanni Michael
  • Jovanni Antonio
  • Jovanni Marco
  • Jovanni Rafael
  • Jovanni James
  • Jovanni Vincent

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carlo

Marco Luca Sofia Giulia Lorenzo

If you choose Jovanni

Valentina Isabella Marco Lucia Matteo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carlo or Jovanni more popular?

Carlo is more popular, ranked #918 compared to Jovanni at #1112 in the United States.

What do Carlo and Jovanni mean?

Carlo means "free man" (Old High German origin). Jovanni means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Carlo and Jovanni boy or girl names?

Carlo is primarily a boy name. Jovanni is primarily a boy name.

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