Gian Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Gian Name at a Glance

Name	Gian
Meaning	Italian form of John 'God is gracious' Abbreviation of John often used in combination with other names. Gianni is equivalent to Johnny.
Origin	Italian
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Gian Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Gian means “Italian form of John 'God is gracious' Abbreviation of John often used in combination with other names. Gianni is equivalent to Johnny”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Gian Name Origin

Our database records Gian under Italian origin. Browse more Italian baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Gian a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Gian is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Gian

When considering Gian for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.