Giancarlo
Meaning
"God is gracious"
Origin: Hebrew via Italian Giovanni
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,407
- Total SSA Count
- 133
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Gian, Carlo, GC
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"God is gracious"
Origin: Hebrew via Italian Giovanni
"God is gracious"
Origin: Hebrew
Giancarlo is more popular, ranked #1407 vs #1526 for Jiovanni.
Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.
Historical trend data not available for this comparison.
Names that pair well as siblings.
Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.
1. Which style feels more like your family?
Giancarlo is more popular, ranked #1407 compared to Jiovanni at #1526 in the United States.
Giancarlo means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Italian Giovanni origin). Jiovanni means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).
Giancarlo is primarily a boy name. Jiovanni is primarily a boy name.