Father of the sky or joyful
Jovi is a modern diminutive form of Jove, the Roman king of the gods, also known as Jupiter. It is frequently associated with the Latin word for 'joy' and has gained contemporary usage as a tribute to the rock band Bon Jovi.
Less common today
Jovi isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,037 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The optimistic department store worker and love interest · Elf
Lead singer of the rock band Bon Jovi
