Giovanni, of Italian origin, is a masculine given name derived from the Latin 'Ioannes', meaning 'God is gracious'. It was popular among medieval nobility and has been used throughout history by various notable figures, including Giovanni Boccaccio, an Italian writer and poet, and Giovanni Bellini, one of the founding members of the Venetian school of the Renaissance.
"Giovanni saw a spike in popularity from 2012 to 2020, with 5 times as many babies named Giovanni born in the latter year."