Gianni

Gianni - A very unique male name

Gianni appeared on the charts for the first time in 1965 on position #1622. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Gianni and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Gianni? 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 Gianni. The baby boy name Gianni was given to 532 baby boys in 2025, ranking #528 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 2,756 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Gianni peaked in popularity 6 years ago in 2020 on position 353.

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Gianni is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Gianni is currently topping the baby name charts in Massachusetts at position #268 - and is the least popular in Tennessee at position #872.

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 Gianni is where you live.

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Gianni origin and meaning

Italian

The Italian short form of Giovanni — John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'

Gianni is the everyday Italian form of Giovanni, which is John. It entered US use in the 1960s, peaked in 2020, and carries strong Italian fashion and football associations.

Attested etymology

Gianni is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Gianni, pop culture references for the name Gianni and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Gianni

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

Gene / Gino / Gannon / Gian / Gionni / Geno / Giacomo / Gohan / Gwyn / Gina /

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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 Gianni

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 Gianni 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 Gianni?

3 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

JAH-nee · /ˈdʒɑːni/
Italians say JAHN-nee; in the US GEE-ah-nee is also common, and families split between them.

Around the world

• Giovanni (Italian) — The full Italian form of which Gianni is the short form

Spellings and nicknames

• Giovanni — The full form, also used in the US

Famous bearers

• Gianni Versace — Italian fashion designer, founder of Versace (1946–1997) Historical
• Gianni Agnelli — Italian industrialist who led Fiat for decades (1921–2003) Contemporary

Style

ClassicInternational

Why parents choose it

Stylish and unmistakably Italian, it gives John a continental, fashion-forward form.

Worth knowing

• Settle the pronunciation early — the Italian and American readings are quite different.