Giannis vs Octavio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Octavio

Boy #1,364 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"eighth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American Mexican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,364
Total SSA Count
138
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tavio, Tavi, Octa

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Giannis Rank #1,479
Octavio Rank #1,364

Octavio is more popular, ranked #1364 vs #1479 for Giannis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Giannis ___

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

Octavio ___

  • Octavio Manuel
  • Octavio Luis
  • Octavio Gabriel
  • Octavio Andres
  • Octavio Rafael
  • Octavio Antonio

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Giannis

Theo Nikos Katerina Eleni Kostas

If you choose Octavio

Santiago Mateo Isabella Valentina Lorenzo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Giannis or Octavio more popular?

Octavio is more popular, ranked #1364 compared to Giannis at #1479 in the United States.

What do Giannis and Octavio mean?

Giannis means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Greek Ioannis) origin). Octavio means "eighth" (Latin origin).

Are Giannis and Octavio boy or girl names?

Giannis is primarily a boy name. Octavio is primarily a boy name.

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