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Name Origin

Giancarlo is an Italian masculine given name, a combination of Gian (meaning 'John' in Italian) and Carlo (meaning 'free man'). It signifies 'God is gracious' or 'free man devoted to God.'

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Famous People

Giancarlo Esposito (1958-)

Actor

  • Known for roles in Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, and The Mandalorian
  • Won a Saturn Award for Best Guest Performance on Television

Giancarlo Stanton (1989-)

Baseball player

  • Four-time MLB All-Star
  • Won the National League Most Valuable Player Award in 2017