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Gustav
BoyMeaning of Gustav: Swedish: 'staff of the Goths'
Gustav is a boy's name most strongly associated with Swedish naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 3574th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#3574
30 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
4,267
First recorded 1880 · peak 1917
Trend
stable
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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