Giovanni vs Matteo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Giovanni

Boy #122 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"Italian form of John, gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian Latin American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#122
Total SSA Count
2,951
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gio, Gianni, Vanni

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Giovanni Rank #122
Matteo Rank #138

Giovanni is more popular, ranked #122 vs #138 for Matteo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Giovanni ___

  • Giovanni Marco
  • Giovanni Antonio
  • Giovanni James
  • Giovanni Rafael
  • Giovanni Cruz
  • Giovanni Carlos

Matteo ___

  • Matteo James
  • Matteo Giovanni
  • Matteo Luca
  • Matteo Rafael
  • Matteo Alessandro
  • Matteo Enzo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Giovanni

Lorenzo Matteo Lucia Valentina Marco

If you choose Matteo

Luca Leonardo Sofia Valentina Isabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Giovanni or Matteo more popular?

Giovanni is more popular, ranked #122 compared to Matteo at #138 in the United States.

What do Giovanni and Matteo mean?

Giovanni means "Italian form of John, gift of God" (Hebrew origin). Matteo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin).

Are Giovanni and Matteo boy or girl names?

Giovanni is primarily a boy name. Matteo is primarily a boy name.

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