Gustavo

Meaning of Gustavo

Gustavo means "staff of the gods" or "staff of the Goths."

Gustavo has Swedish roots — browse every Swedish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Gustavo

Gustavo is climbing again, up to #625 in 2025 from #640 in 2024 after peaking at #260 in 2000.

Notable people named Gustavo

• Gustavo Dudamel
  Venezuelan conductor and violinist
• Gustavo Petro
  President of Colombia
• Gustavo Kuerten
  Brazilian former tennis player
• Gustavo Santaolalla
  Argentine musician and composer
• Gustavo Cerati
  Argentine singer and songwriter

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Questions about the name Gustavo

What does the name Gustavo mean?

Gustavo means gustavo means "staff of the gods" or "staff of the goths.", and it comes from Swedish origins.

Is Gustavo a boy's or a girl's name?

Gustavo is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Gustavo?

In 2025, Gustavo ranked #625 for boys, up from #640 the year before.

When was Gustavo most popular?

Gustavo peaked at #260 in 2000.