The nameGian
Gian is an Italian short form of Giovanni, John.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
- Feast day
Meaning
Gian comes from Giovanni, from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
Origin
Hebrew, through Italian.
History
Gian is often the first part of compound names such as Gian Lorenzo or Gianluca. In the United States it reached 776th in 2023.
Famous people named Gian
- Gian Lorenzo Bernini, sculptor
- Gian Carlo Menotti, composer
Popularity of the name Gian
Gian in the United States
Gian was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 1,284 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Gian. Its rise began around 1986, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Gian in the United States were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 247 births a year on average, against 140 in the five years before.
Gian in Switzerland
Gian was most popular in Switzerland in the 2010s, with 1,925 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Gian. Half of all babies named Gian in Switzerland were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 108 births a year on average, against 167 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Gian
Names from the same generation as Gian, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gian mean?
Gian comes from Giovanni, from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
What is the origin of the name Gian?
Hebrew, through Italian.
Is Gian a girl's or a boy's name?
Gian is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Gian?
In 2024, Gian was the 894th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 263 births.
What are the variants of the name Gian?
Variants and related names of Gian include Erwann, Giovanni, Ioannis, Ivan, Ivo, Jean, Johannes and Jon.
What are good sibling names for Gian?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Salome, Elia, Anais and Betty for a sister, Eleazar, Shlomo, Avraham and Issa for a brother.
Who are famous people named Gian?
Gian Lorenzo Bernini, sculptor; Gian Carlo Menotti, composer.