Gianni

JAHN-nee

Italian, diminutive of Giovanni, variation of John

"God is gracious"

Gianni Origin and Meaning

The name Gianni is a boy's name of Italian origin meaning "God is gracious".

Gianni, the Italian equivalent of Johnny, sounds more substantial and fresh. Like many names starting with "Gian", it is on a rising trend (for both boys and girls, though it leans more male). TV star Jill Hennessey's son is named Gianni Mastropietro.

Gianni Rank in US Top 1000

# 450 in the US

Popularity of the name Gianni

• 450 US 2023
• 1657 Nameberry 2025
• 78 Unisex 2023
• 448 Future 2028

20 Names Similar to Gianni

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• Andrei
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• Matheo
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• Kenan
• Isiah
• Adan
• Cristiano
• Izaiah
• Damion
• Hakeem
• Karim
• Alek
• Jovani
• Rémy
• Ramiro
• Santino
• Armando
• Kristopher
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Famous People Named Gianni

• Giovanni Maria "Gianni" Versace Italian fashion designer
• Giovanni "Gianni" Rivera Italian footballer
• Gianni Pittella (born Giovanni Saverio Furio) Italian politician
• Gianni "Luminati" Nicassio Canadian musician of band Walk Off The Earth
• Gianni Morbidelli Italian racing driver
• Gianni Bugno Italian cyclist
• Giovanni "Gianni" De Biasi Italian footballer and Albanian national coach
• Gianni Mastropietro (2007) son of Jill Hennessy & Paolo Mastropietro
• Gianni Petrus Cornelis Romme Dutch marathoner and former long track speed skater

The name Gianni in Pop Culture

• Gianni di Marco character on British soap "EastEnders"
• Gianni character on TV's "Everybody Loves Raymond"
• "Gianni Schicchi " Puccini opera