Names like Giovanni
If Giovanni is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from Italian classics to names with a similar sound. Giovanni has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Armani, Leonardo, Matteo and Lorenzo.
24 boy names like Giovanni
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- Armani#495This name comes from an old Germanic word meaning "army man" or "warrior." It suggests…Also ItalianSame “-ni” ending
- Leonardo#91Leonardo means "brave lion" or "lion strength".Also ItalianSimilar popularity curve
- Matteo#146Matteo means "gift of God." It comes from the Hebrew name Mattityahu.Also ItalianSimilar popularity curve
- Lorenzo#117Lorenzo means "from Laurentum." Laurentum was an ancient Roman city.Also Italian
- Romeo#302Romeo means "pilgrim to Rome" or simply "Roman."Also Italian
- Enzo#72Enzo is often considered a short form of Vincenzo or Lorenzo.Also ItalianSimilar popularity curve
- Santino#353Little saint; holyAlso Italian
- JionniGod is gracious; a variant of Giovanni (John).Also ItalianSame “-ni” ending
- Vincenzo#674Vincenzo means "to conquer" or "victorious."Also Italian
- Rocco#459Rocco means "rest" or "repose".Also Italian
- Malachi#134My messenger; my angel.Similar popularity curve
- Lucca#425Lucca is related to the region of Lucania in Italy, so it essentially means "from…Also Italian
- Graham#120From a Scottish and English surname meaning "gravelly homestead" or "grey home."Similar popularity curve
- Amari#185This name has roots in the Yoruba language, meaning 'strength' or 'power.' It also has…Similar popularity curve
- Eli#104It means 'ascended' or 'uplifted.' In some contexts, it can also mean 'my God.'Similar popularity curve
- Damian#109The name Damian means 'to tame' or 'to subdue'.Similar popularity curve
- Franco#747Franco means "Frenchman" or "free man."Also Italian
- GianlucaGianluca combines "Gianni" (John, meaning "God is gracious") and "Luca" (Luke, meaning…Also Italian4 syllables
- Carmelo#712This name comes from a word meaning 'vineyard' or 'garden'.
- Greyson#149Son of the gray-haired one.Similar popularity curve
- Emilio#154This name means 'to rival' or 'eager to excel.' It suggests someone who strives to…Similar popularity curve4 syllables
- Malakai#213Malakai means "my messenger" or "my angel."Similar popularity curve
- Ryder#133It means "mounted warrior" or "messenger on horseback."Similar popularity curve
- Luca#14Luca means "bringer of light." It comes from the ancient Roman name Lucas.Also Italian
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- What names are similar to Giovanni?
- Names with a similar style to Giovanni include Armani, Leonardo, Matteo, Lorenzo, Romeo and Enzo.
- How are these names matched to Giovanni?
- Each name is compared with Giovanni on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Giovanni has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
- What other Italian names are like Giovanni?
- Armani, Leonardo, Matteo, Lorenzo and Romeo share Giovanni's Italian roots.