Gio Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJOH / /dʒoʊ/Italian; Hebrew
Meaning
Italian: God is gracious; Hebrew: God is my strength
Historical & Cultural Background
In Italian culture, Gio is often a diminutive of Giovanni, reflecting a strong Christian heritage. In Hebrew tradition, the name is associated with strength and divine support, often linked to biblical figures.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Gioele
- Giovanni
- Giosuè
International Variants
- Gio (Italian)
- Jó (Icelandic)
- Yohanan (Hebrew)
Famous people named Gio
Gio Gonzalez — baseball player.
Fictional characters named Gio
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Gio was first seen in the United States in 2001. Gio has ranked as high as #1196 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Gio has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Gio (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 29 | |
| NY | 22 | |
| FL | 17 | |
| PA | 12 | |
| TX | 10 | |
| MI | 9 | |
| IL | 7 | |
| AZ | 7 | |
| IN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 30 |
| 2010 | 28 |
| 2011 | 35 |
| 2012 | 42 |
| 2013 | 35 |
| 2014 | 47 |
| 2015 | 46 |
| 2016 | 51 |
| 2017 | 55 |
| 2018 | 75 |
| 2019 | 93 |
| 2020 | 96 |
| 2021 | 136 |
| 2022 | 169 |
| 2023 | 180 |
| 2024 | 179 |