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Gianni is a masculine name used in Italian. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Italian short form of Giovanni." It ranked #524 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, italian short form of Giovanni. The entry lists its usage as Italian.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Gianni ranked #524 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #524 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gianni mean?
Behind the Name does not give Gianni a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: italian short form of Giovanni.
Is Gianni a popular name?
Gianni ranked #524 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Gianni a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Gianni appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Gianni — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
