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Givanni

♂ Boy

Pronounced jih-VAH-nee /dʒɪˈvɑn.i/Medium

Meaning: Givanni reads as a modern respelling of the Italian Giovanni ('God is gracious,' the Italian John), simplifying the spelling. Its route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A respelling of Giovanni: Givanni means 'God is gracious' (said 'jih-VAH-nee'). Warm — routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowItalian
MeaningGivanni reads as a modern respelling of the Italian Giovanni ('God is gracious,' the Italian John), simplifying the spelling. Its route is uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#12674 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 131

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419992025

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

Givanni reads as a modern respelling of the Italian Giovanni ('God is gracious'). As a coined spelling its route is uncertain, which we note — a warm, melodic pick (said 'jih-VAH-nee').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for boys. Rare, warm, and melodic.

Did you know? Givanni reads as a simplified respelling of the Italian Giovanni ('God is gracious') — keeping the melodic feel while the exact spelling route stays uncertain, which we note (said 'jih-VAH-nee').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Givanni — Giovanni respelling; route uncertain

Variations

GiovanniGivonniJivanni

Nicknames

GioVanni

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If you like Givanni…

Giovanni— the classic name Givanni respells
Giovani— a like Giovanni variant
Donovan— a like warm '-van' sound
Gianni— a fellow Gio-/Gian- pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Givanni mean?

Givanni reads as a respelling of Giovanni ('God is gracious'); as a coined spelling the route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Givanni?

It's said jih-VAH-nee /dʒɪˈvɑn.i/ — three syllables, stress on 'VAH.'

Is Givanni a boy or girl name?

Givanni is used as a boy's name, in line with the Giovanni root.

How popular is Givanni?

Givanni is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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