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Gionni

♂ Boy

Pronounced JYON-nee /ˈdʒjoʊn.ni/Medium

Meaning: Variant of Italian Giovanni/Gianni (form of John), from Hebrew Yochanan 'God is gracious'Low

In 30 seconds: Gionni is an Italian boy's name, a variant of Giovanni and Gianni — both forms of John — going back to Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. It puts an Italian face on a very old name.
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Origin MediumItalian
MeaningVariant of Italian Giovanni/Gianni (form of John), from Hebrew Yochanan 'God is gracious'
U.S. rank (2024)#1997 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births77 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,858

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219912024

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

History & Origin

Gionni is a respelled form of the Italian Giovanni or Gianni, the Italian equivalents of John, which trace back to Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. The variant keeps the warm Italian sound while looking a little less traditional on the page. Its core meaning has carried through many languages from the original Hebrew form.

It connects directly to its variations, from the full Giovanni to the casual Johnny, showing how one ancient name branches into formal and friendly forms.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Gionni is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Gionni — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

GiovanniJohnnyGiovannaJennie

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Giovanni— The full Italian form Gionni is built from, same 'God is gracious' meaning.
Johnny— A listed variation, the familiar English short form of the same name.
Gianni— The Italian short form of Giovanni that Gionni most closely echoes.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Gionni mean?

Gionni is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Italian tradition.

How do you pronounce Gionni?

It's commonly said JYON-nee /ˈdʒjoʊn.ni/.

Is Gionni a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Gionni is used as a boy name.

How popular is Gionni?

In 2024, Gionni ranked #1997 in the U.S. for boys, with 77 births recorded.