Gianna vs Penelope

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gianna

Girl #23 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#23
Total SSA Count
6,097
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gia, Gi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gianna Rank #23
Penelope Rank #28

Gianna is more popular, ranked #23 vs #28 for Penelope.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gianna ___

  • Gianna Rose
  • Gianna Marie
  • Gianna Renee
  • Gianna Belle
  • Gianna Claire
  • Gianna Grace

Penelope ___

  • Penelope Rose
  • Penelope Jane
  • Penelope Claire
  • Penelope Grace
  • Penelope Anne
  • Penelope Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gianna

Mia Lucia Marco Isabella Luca

If you choose Penelope

Theodore Athena Jasper Phoebe Sebastien

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gianna or Penelope more popular?

Gianna is more popular, ranked #23 compared to Penelope at #28 in the United States.

What do Gianna and Penelope mean?

Gianna means "God is gracious" (Italian origin). Penelope means "weaver, one who weaves" (Greek penelops origin).

Are Gianna and Penelope boy or girl names?

Gianna is primarily a girl name. Penelope is primarily a girl name.

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