Giancarlo

Giancarlo - A very unique male name

Giancarlo appeared on the charts for the first time in 1969 on position #1565. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Giancarlo and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Giancarlo? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Giancarlo. The baby boy name Giancarlo was given to 87 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1363 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 16,854 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Giancarlo peaked in popularity 18 years ago in 2008 on position 638.

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Giancarlo is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Giancarlo is currently topping the baby name charts in New Jersey at position #621 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,186.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Giancarlo is where you live.

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Giancarlo origin and meaning

Italian compound of Giovanni and Carlo

'God is gracious' + 'free man' — Gian (a short form of Giovanni, from Hebrew John) compounded with Carlo, the Italian form of Charles

Giancarlo is the classic Italian double name, fusing Gian and Carlo into one word. It has been used steadily in Italian-American families since the 1960s, peaking in 2008.

Attested etymology

Giancarlo is a 9 letter name with 4 syllables.

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Similar to Giancarlo

We've found the following names that sound similar to Giancarlo, sorted by popularity.

Giancarlos / Gianncarlo /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Giancarlo

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Giancarlo a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Giancarlo?

4 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

jahn-KAR-loh · /dʒɑnˈkɑrloʊ/
The data counts four syllables, following the Italian Gi-an-car-lo; in English it is usually compressed to three.

Around the world

• Giancarlo (Italian) — The original form, used as-is.

Spellings and nicknames

• Gian Carlo — The same compound written as two names; two-word forms are not in the single-name data.
• Giancarlos — A Spanish-influenced elaboration.

Nicknames: GianGianni

Famous bearers

• Giancarlo Esposito — Actor known for Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul (b. 1958) Contemporary
• Giancarlo Stanton — Major League Baseball slugger (b. 1989) Contemporary

Style

InternationalClassic

Why parents choose it

Giancarlo is a full-strength Italian heritage choice, formal and melodic, with Gianni as an easy everyday short form.

Worth knowing

• English speakers often compress or misplace the stress; expect jahn-KAR-loh to need correcting.