Giancarlo vs Giannis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Giancarlo

Boy #1,407 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Italian Giovanni

Cultural Roots

Italian Italian American Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,407
Total SSA Count
133
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gian, Carlo, GC

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Giannis

Boy #1,479 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Greek Ioannis)

Cultural Roots

Greek Italian Cypriot Mediterranean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,479
Total SSA Count
122
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gian, Yanni

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Popularity Comparison

Giancarlo Rank #1,407
Giannis Rank #1,479

Giancarlo is more popular, ranked #1407 vs #1479 for Giannis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Giancarlo ___

  • Giancarlo Antonio
  • Giancarlo Luca
  • Giancarlo Marco
  • Giancarlo Paolo
  • Giancarlo Francesco
  • Giancarlo Emilio

Giannis ___

  • Giannis Alexandros
  • Giannis Konstantinos
  • Giannis Nikos
  • Giannis Petros
  • Giannis Michael
  • Giannis Dimitri

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Giancarlo

Alessandro Luca Matteo Valentina Giulia

If you choose Giannis

Theo Nikos Katerina Eleni Kostas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Giancarlo or Giannis more popular?

Giancarlo is more popular, ranked #1407 compared to Giannis at #1479 in the United States.

What do Giancarlo and Giannis mean?

Giancarlo means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Italian Giovanni origin). Giannis means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Greek Ioannis) origin).

Are Giancarlo and Giannis boy or girl names?

Giancarlo is primarily a boy name. Giannis is primarily a boy name.

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