Gustavo

Gustavo - A very unique male name

Gustavo appeared on the charts for the first time in 1911 on position #722. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Gustavo and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Gustavo? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Gustavo. The baby boy name Gustavo was given to 412 baby boys in 2025, ranking #623 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 3,559 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Gustavo peaked in popularity 26 years ago in 2000 on position 260.

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Gustavo is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Gustavo is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #360 - and is the least popular in New York at position #963.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Gustavo is where you live.

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Gustavo origin and meaning

Spanish and Portuguese form of Gustav

Uncertain — Gustav's elements are disputed; proposals include 'staff of the Goths' and 'guest staff', and none is proven

Gustavo is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the Scandinavian royal name Gustav, whose own Germanic roots scholars still argue about. It has been a steady presence in US Spanish-speaking families for a century, holding almost exactly the same rank in 2025 as in 2020.

Origin uncertain

Gustavo is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Gustavo, pop culture references for the name Gustavo and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Gustavo

We've found the following names that sound similar to Gustavo, sorted by popularity.

Gustave / Gustav / Gustabo / Gustaf /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Gustavo

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Gustavo a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Gustavo?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

goos-TAH-voh · /ɡʊˈstɑːvoʊ/

Around the world

• Gustav (Swedish and German) — The source form of the name.
• Gustave (French) — The French form of the same name.

Spellings and nicknames

• Gustav — The source form, also used in the US data.

Nicknames: GusTavo

Famous bearers

• Gustavo Santaolalla — Argentine composer, Oscar winner for Brokeback Mountain and Babel (b. 1951) Contemporary
• Gustavo Petro — President of Colombia (b. 1960) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Parents pick Gustavo for its rolling, distinguished sound and its deep roots across the Spanish-speaking world.

Worth knowing

• English speakers often flatten it or straight to Gus, and the Gustav root will invite questions it can't definitively answer.