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Diovanni

♂ Boy

Pronounced joh-VAH-nee /dʒoˈvɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Giovanni — the Italian form of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'; we note the biblical linkLow

In 30 seconds: God is gracious: Diovanni spells Giovanni. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'joh-VAH-nee'). We note the biblical link.
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Origin LowItalian, Hebrew
MeaningA spelling of Giovanni — the Italian form of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'; we note the biblical link
U.S. rank (2024)#10129 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 75

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119912024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Diovanni is a spelling of Giovanni — the Italian form of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' (we note the biblical link). A lyrical, classic name (said 'joh-VAH-nee').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic and African American families as a spelling of Giovanni. Rare in this spelling, God-is-gracious at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Giovanni is the Italian John — 'God is gracious' (Hebrew) — Diovanni is a spelling, lyrical and classic (note Gi-/Di- reads 'j'; we note the biblical link; said 'joh-VAH-nee').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Giovanni — Italian; Hebrew; biblical

Variations

GiovanniGiovaniDeovanni

Nicknames

Gio

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If you like Diovanni…

Giovanni— the standard spelling
Giovani— a kin spelling
Donovan— a sound-adjacent boys' name
Yovani— shares Diovanni's Hebrew roots
Domani— shares Diovanni's Italian roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Diovanni mean?

Diovanni spells Giovanni — the Italian John, Hebrew 'God is gracious'. We note the biblical link.

How do you pronounce Diovanni?

It's said joh-VAH-nee /dʒoˈvɑ.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second (Di-/Gi- reads 'j').

Is Diovanni a boy or girl name?

Diovanni is a boy's name.

How popular is Diovanni?

Diovanni is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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