Gustavo
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Gustavo is an Old Norse name meaning “staff of the Geats”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 99.92% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Gustavo
Gustavo is a name of Old Norse origin, traditionally interpreted as 'staff of the Geats' or 'Goth staff'. The name derives from the elements *gautr*, referring to the Geats of southern Sweden, and *stafr*, denoting a staff or support. Historically, it emerged as a royal name within the Swedish Monarchy, popularized through several Kings of Sweden known as Gustav. This tradition solidified the name as a symbol of leadership and noble lineage across Germanic and Romance-speaking regions.
Meaning Comments
- Oo_apple_oo: It’s traditional sounding, and strong, very masculine. I was friends with a Hispanic country boy named Gustavo in high school. He flew a giant American flag off the back of his massive truck every day. The name makes me think of cowboy hats, and greasy hands under an engine. LOL.
- Sihvonen_97: Bleh, too snobby.
- Mattluvgreen: I like this name too. I think a good nickname would be Tavo.
Gender Usage of the Name Gustavo
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Gustavo is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.92% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Gustavo
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Gustavo is listed under Uncommon Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in United States.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 5.5K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 52K births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 79K births |
| Australia | Rare | 1 in every 7.41M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Gustavo ranked #1,111 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #1,309 in 2024 — an improvement of 198 places. Gustavo is uncommon in official lists but appears occasionally.
Historically, its best recorded position was #475 in 2012. Its lowest recorded position was #1,309 in 2024. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 153 places (from #1,264 to #1,111).
Name StyleMethodology
Gustavo is classified as Timeless Boy Names because it appears across 98% of recorded years, averages 334 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 403 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name Gustavo
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 7 letters — Long Boy Names
- Starts with
- G — Boy Names Starting with G
- Ends with
- o — Boy Names Ending in “o”
Name AestheticMethodology
Gustavo features three syllables with a middle-syllable stress, providing a stately and melodic rhythm. Its historical ties to Gustav I Vasa of Sweden lend it a regal and enduring quality. These attributes define its Elegant & Timeless aesthetic.
Middle Names For Gustavo
Middle names used with GustavoMethodology
Gustavo is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Gustavo Adolfo · Gustavo Angel · Gustavo Enrique · Gustavo Antonio · Gustavo AndresView all 88 boy middle names.
- Total 119 middle names used with Gustavo
- 3 girl middle names used with Gustavo
- 26 unisex middle names used with Gustavo
Middle name suggestions for GustavoMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Gustavo is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “a”.
Examples: Gustavo Allen · Gustavo Allan · Gustavo Alvin · Gustavo Asher · Gustavo Anson. View all 74 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Gustavo
Sound Like Gustavo Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Gustave · Gustav · Gustaf · View all 4 names
Spelled Like Gustavo Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Gustabo · Gustave · Gustav · View all 4 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Gary · Gregory · Gabriel · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Gustavo Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Joe · Leo · Antonio · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Elijah · Nathaniel · Sebastian · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Gustavo”
Dictionary Meaning of "Gustavo"Methodology
a male given name, equivalent to English Gustav or Gustavus
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How to Spell Gustavo in ASL
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Comments on the name Gustavo
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Monkthompson
The popularity of this name just had a "rebound". For many decades, it got more popular. Then in 2000, the popularity dropped. The "rebound" always happens to names that get too popular. Parents don't want a very popular name, so it will be used less.
J_dark_lich
Gustavo Sánchez Martínez (b. 1994) is a Mexican Paralympic swimmer who competed at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris. Gustavo Fernández (b. 1994) is an Argentinian Paralympic tennis player who competed at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris. Gustavo Nieves Campello (b. 1982) is a Spanish Paralympic athlete who competed at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris.
Dr_mathewson
Gustavo "Gus" C. Garcia (1915 – 1964) was an American civil rights attorney. Garcia worked with fellow attorney Carlos Cadena in the landmark case Hernández v. Texas (1954), arguing before the US Supreme Court for the end of a practice of systematic exclusion of Hispanics from jury service in Jackson County, Texas. Even though Mexican Americans composed more than 10% of the county's population, no person of Mexican ancestry had served on a jury there and in 70 other Texas counties in over 25 years. The high court, led by Chief Justice Earl Warren, ruled that United States citizens could not be excluded from jury duty based on national origin, because such exclusion denied the accused a jury of his peers.
Senographer
Gustavo Rangel, more commonly known as Nitro Fun, is a musical artist.
Jeremyh1020
Gustavo Dudamel is a Venezuelan conductor and violinist.