US Popularity Rank: 716

Origin: Italian

Meaning: God is gracious, Yahweh is gracious

With the founder of Versace as one of its bearers, Gianni is an effortlessly stylish name choice for baby boys. It has both Italian and Hebrew origins and means "God is gracious" or “Yahweh is gracious.” It's an Italian variant of John, giving the name a familiar feel that will help people feel at ease around your little Gianni. The name went through a few transformations to get to where it is today, starting out as the Hebrew name Yochanan before becoming Ioannes in Greek and then eventually becoming Gianni. Taking a walk through history enabled this name to arrive cultivated and just in time for baby.