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Givonni

♂ Boy

Pronounced jih-VOH-nee /dʒɪˈvoʊ.ni/Medium

Meaning: A contemporary respelling of the Italian Giovanni, itself a form of John ('God is gracious'). As spelled, Givonni reads as a coined variant rather than a standard form. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A fresh take on Giovanni: Givonni carries the warm 'God is gracious' meaning in a modern spelling (said 'jih-VOH-nee'). Routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowModern, Italian
MeaningA contemporary respelling of the Italian Giovanni, itself a form of John ('God is gracious'). As spelled, Givonni reads as a coined variant rather than a standard form. Routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12894 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 28

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120022024

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

Givonni reads as a modern respelling of Giovanni, the Italian form of John ('God is gracious'). As spelled it is a coined variant, not a traditional form. The routes are uncertain, which we note. A lyrical, Italian-flavored pick (said 'jih-VOH-nee').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., a spelling twist on a long-loved classic. Rare, melodic, and modern.

Did you know? Givonni is a modern respelling of the beloved Italian Giovanni — the same root as John, 'God is gracious' — reshaped into a contemporary spelling whose routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'jih-VOH-nee').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Givonni — coined respelling of Giovanni ('God is gracious'); routes uncertain

Variations

GiovanniGeovanniJovani

Nicknames

GioVonniVan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Givonni mean?

Givonni is a modern respelling of Giovanni, the Italian form of John, meaning 'God is gracious.' The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Givonni?

It's said jih-VOH-nee /dʒɪˈvoʊ.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Givonni a boy or girl name?

Givonni is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Givonni?

Givonni is a rare, modern spelling for boys in the U.S., far behind the classic Giovanni.

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