Giovanni is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #743 in 2011 with 42 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 77 births ranking #497. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 121.1%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 8,234 boys born was named Giovanni. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Giovanni is the Italian form of John and means "God is gracious". It combines deep biblical roots with an unmistakably warm, elegant Italian sound.
The name has been central in Italian naming for centuries and appears across art, religion, and family history. In English-speaking use, it often feels refined and expressive without being unfamiliar.