Gian

Gian is a boy's name of Italian origin meaning “Giovan.” In 2024 it was given to 263 boys in the United States.

Gian at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Italian
Meaning
“Giovan”

About the name Gian

Gian belongs to the Italian tradition. Its meaning — “Giovan” — is the sense carried by its Italian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Gian first appears in Social Security records in 1953. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #776 in 2023, and in 2024 263 babies received the name — 4,787 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Gian in US records

First recorded (US)
1953
Best US rank
#776 in 2023
Peak year
2023
Babies named Gian in 2024
263
Total since 1880
4,787

Gian in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1248 in 2003
Babies named Gian in 2025
16
Total since 1996
311

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Gian mean?

Gian means “Giovan” in its Italian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Gian a boy or girl name?

Gian is a boy name. In 2024, 263 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Gian?

Gian comes from the Italian tradition.

How popular is the name Gian?

Gian first appears in US records in 1953. Its best-ever ranking was #776 in 2023, and 263 babies were given the name in 2024.

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