Gian
- Meaning
- God is gracious
- Origin
- Italian
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What does Gian mean?
Gian means “God is gracious”.
Gian is a short form of Giovanni. It shares the recorded meaning “God is gracious” with that name.
Nicknames & variations
No nicknames or variations are listed for Gian yet.
How popular is Gian?
United States · 2025Explore how often Gian is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #956 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Gian
- 244 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 7.6% Fewer than 2024
Gian over time
United States · Boys
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #956 | 244 |
| 2024 | Boys | #897 | 264 |
| 2023 | Boys | #777 | 328 |
| 2022 | Boys | #924 | 250 |
| 2021 | Boys | #958 | 234 |
| 2020 | Boys | #1,202 | 158 |
| 2019 | Boys | #1,384 | 129 |
| 2018 | Boys | #1,230 | 151 |
| 2017 | Boys | #1,388 | 127 |
| 2016 | Boys | #1,290 | 141 |
| 2015 | Boys | #1,220 | 151 |
| 2014 | Boys | #1,391 | 122 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Gian
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Jack
Mostly boys- Meaning
- God is gracious
Shares the recorded meaning “God is gracious” with Gian.
John
Mostly boys- Meaning
- God is gracious
Shares the recorded meaning “God is gracious” with Gian.
Ian
Mostly boys- Meaning
- God is gracious
Shares the recorded meaning “God is gracious” with Gian.
Giovanni
Mostly boys- Meaning
- God is gracious
Shares the recorded meaning “God is gracious” with Gian.
Evan
Mostly boys- Meaning
- God is gracious
Shares the recorded meaning “God is gracious” with Gian.
Ivan
Mostly boys- Meaning
- God is gracious
Shares the recorded meaning “God is gracious” with Gian.
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