Gracious
Giann is a rare variant of Gian, which is the Italian short form of Giovanni. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious.' While less common than the single-n spelling, it retains the same classic European roots.
Less common today
Giann isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,582 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
