The nameGianny

Gianny is a variant of Gianni, the Italian pet form of John.

Meaning

From the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".

Origin

Italian, of Hebrew origin.

History

In France it has risen in the 2010s and 2020s.

Popularity of the name Gianny

Gianny in France

1031stmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2021peak year (55 births)
675babies named Gianny in France since 1900
02855 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Gianny was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 255 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Gianny. Its rise began around 1974, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Gianny in France were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 42 births a year on average, against 20 in the five years before.

Variants and related names

Gianny in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Gianny mean?

From the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".

What is the origin of the name Gianny?

Italian, of Hebrew origin.

Is Gianny a girl's or a boy's name?

Gianny is a boy's name.

What are the variants of the name Gianny?

Variants and related names of Gianny include Giovanni.