Gian
gian
US Popularity:1918
Origin:Italian
Meaning:God is gracious
Gian is a baby boy name of Italian origin. If you adore religious associations and melodic baby names, you’ll love the sweet sound of Gian as “God is gracious.” Deriving from the name Giovanni, Gian is an Italian form of the English name John. Though there are variants like Gianni, Giò, and Vanni, Gian takes center stage in modern society, thanks to artists like Gian Lorenzo Bernini and Gian Francesco Malipiero. With the name Gian, baby can be inspired to be gracious through all walks of life.
Gian Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Gian is currently #995 on The Bump
Boy:Gian is currently #262 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Gian is currently #1918 in U.S. births
Boy:Gian is currently #654 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#1918
in 2022
+ 95
from 2021
Sources
WordSense, Gian
WordSense, Giovanni
Ancestry, Giovanni Family History
Ancestry, John Family History
Britannica, Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Italian artist, January 2024
Britannica, Gian Francesco Malipiero, Italian composer, July 2023
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