Noah Boy
NOH-uh
“rest, comfort” · Hebrew
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Jovanni
BoyItalian, American (modern coinage)· “God is gracious”
- Meaning
- God is gracious
- Origin
- Italian, American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- joh-VAH-nee
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #1,118
- US babies 2025
- 191
- Best rank
- #734 (2012)
- Peak year
- 2012
Meaning and origin of Jovanni
Jovanni is an Italian and American (modern coinage) name that means “God is gracious”.
Jovanni is a spelling of Giovanni, the Italian form of John, which reflects the English pronunciation. John goes back to the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning God is gracious. The name has been used in the United States, particularly in Hispanic and Italian American families, where it offers a lyrical alternative to more common forms. It sounds warm and romantic. Gio and Jova are friendly nicknames, and it pairs well with both classic and modern middle names.
Popularity over time
Jovanni first appears in US Social Security records in 1978. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 19 different years, starting in 2002. Its best national rank was #734 in 2012, the same year it reached its highest count of 316 babies. In 2025, 191 babies were named Jovanni, and it ranked #1,118 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #1,111 in 2000, #825 in 2010, and #1,118 in 2025. Of the 6,835 US boys named Jovanni since records began, 34% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 2,100 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Kymani, Masen, Mayson, Brogan, and Maxim.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Jovanni ranked highest in New Mexico, Colorado, and Arizona.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | #396 | 5 |
| Colorado | #650 | 8 |
| Arizona | #655 | 10 |
| Massachusetts | #743 | 6 |
| Texas | #765 | 36 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 99% of US babies named Jovanni over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Jovanni is usually pronounced joh-VAH-nee, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with J and ends in “-ni”.
Middle names for Jovanni
A few middle names that flow with Jovanni: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Jovanni
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jovanni mean?
Jovanni is an Italian and American (modern coinage) name that means “God is gracious”.
What is the origin of the name Jovanni?
Jovanni has Italian, modern American, and Hebrew roots. Jovanni is a spelling of Giovanni, the Italian form of John, which reflects the English pronunciation.
Is Jovanni a popular name?
Not especially. Jovanni ranked #1,118 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Jovanni a boy or girl name?
Jovanni is mainly a boy's name. About 99% of US babies named Jovanni over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Jovanni?
Jovanni is usually pronounced joh-VAH-nee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings