Gianncarlo is an Italian given name derived from the name Giovanni Carlo. Giovanni comes from the Latin name Johannes, which means "God is gracious." Carlo is a diminutive of Charles, which originates from the German name Karl, meaning "free man" or "strong."
The name Gianncarlo has been used in Italy for centuries and has been carried by several notable figures throughout history. One famous bearer of this name was Giancarlo Giannini, an Italian actor known for his roles in films like "Il Mare e il Tempo" (The Sea and the Time) and "Scent of a Woman."
While Gianncarlo is not as commonly used today compared to its shorter forms Giovanni or Carlo, it remains a distinctive and elegant name that carries the rich history of Italian culture. It is often given to boys born into families with strong Italian heritage or those simply drawn to the unique sound and meaning of this timeless name.
The name Gianncarlo has seen varied popularity over the years in the United States, with a total of 54 babies being born with this name between 1996 and 2013. The highest peak in popularity occurred in 2009, with 10 births that year. Interestingly, there were two periods where Gianncarlo was quite popular: from 2000 to 2002 (7 births in 2000, 5 in 2002), and again from 2006 to 2008 (8 births in 2006, 9 in 2008). Despite these fluctuations, the overall number of births with this name remains relatively low.