Giovanni vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #122 for Giovanni.

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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Giovanni

Lorenzo Matteo Lucia Valentina Marco

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Giovanni or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Giovanni at #122 in the United States.

What do Giovanni and Theodore mean?

Giovanni means "Italian form of John, gift of God" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Giovanni and Theodore boy or girl names?

Giovanni is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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