Govanni is an Italian given name of Latin origin, derived from 'Iohannes,' which means 'God is gracious.' It is a variant spelling of Giovanni, and its popularity is largely attributed to the Italian Renaissance period, when many notable figures bore this name, including the famed artist Giovanni Bellini.
The name Govanni saw its popularity peak between 1996 and 2003 with consistently high numbers of births each year, reaching a high of 16 births in 2003. After 2004, the number of annual births decreased significantly, with fewer than 15 births per year until 2023, suggesting a decline in the name's popularity over time. The total number of births recorded between 1990 and 2023 is 260.