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Giovan

♂ Boy

Pronounced jee-oh-VAHN /dʒi.oˈvɑn/Medium

Meaning: A short form 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: Giovan forms Giovanni. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'jee-oh-VAHN'). We note the biblical link.
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Origin LowItalian, Hebrew
MeaningA short form of Giovanni — the Italian form of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'; we note the biblical link
U.S. rank (2025)#8478 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1999
Total births (all-time)≈ 368

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199919862025

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

Giovan is a short form of Giovanni — the Italian form of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' (we note the biblical link). A lyrical, classic name (said 'jee-oh-VAHN').

In the U.S. it appears in Italian and Hispanic families. Rare, God-is-gracious at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Giovanni is the Italian John — 'God is gracious' (Hebrew) — Giovan is a short form, lyrical and classic (note Gi- reads 'j'; we note the biblical link; said 'jee-oh-VAHN').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Giovanni — Italian; Hebrew; biblical

Variations

GiovanniGiovaniGiovanny

Nicknames

Gio

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Giovani— a kin spelling
Gianni— a fellow Gi- boys' name
Donavan— a sound-neighbor -van boys' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Giovan mean?

Giovan is a short form of Giovanni — the Italian John, Hebrew 'God is gracious'. We note the biblical link.

How do you pronounce Giovan?

It's said jee-oh-VAHN /dʒi.oˈvɑn/ — three syllables, stress on the third (Gi- reads 'j').

Is Giovan a boy or girl name?

Giovan is a boy's name.

How popular is Giovan?

Giovan is a very rare name in the U.S.

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