Gianni

Meaning of Gianni

Gianni means "God is gracious." It's the Italian version of the name John.

Gianni has Italian roots — browse every Italian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Gianni

Gianni has cooled off, slipping to #524 in 2025, down from a peak of #354 in 2020.

Notable people named Gianni

• Gianni Versace
  Fashion designer and founder
• Gianni Agnelli
  Italian industrialist, Fiat chairman
• Gianni Morandi
  Italian pop singer
• Gianni Infantino
  FIFA president
• Gianni Amelio
  Italian film director

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Questions about the name Gianni

What does the name Gianni mean?

Gianni means gianni means "god is gracious." it's the italian version of the name john, and it comes from Italian origins.

Is Gianni a boy's or a girl's name?

Gianni is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Gianni?

In 2025, Gianni ranked #524 for boys, down from #483 the year before.

When was Gianni most popular?

Gianni peaked at #354 in 2020.