Gustavo
How to say it: goo-STAH-voh · /ɡuˈstɑvoʊ/
Spanish form of Gustav; from Old Norse/Germanic, possibly 'staff of the Goths' or 'divine staff' (Gautr + stafr).
Gustavo was the 593rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 447 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 18% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #597 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #593 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 447 |
| Share of births | 1 in 7,416 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −18% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #597 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,000 among boys’ names, 25 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Popularity for Gustavo centered on the 2000s, followed by a steady retreat. It stands well below its best now and should continue to soften.
What goes with it
Spoken goo STAH voh, Gustavo sounds crisp yet breathy with a strong presence that travels well. Fernando and Rafael belong in the same set.
Parents who love Gustavo also love
Nicknames
- Gus
- Tavo
- Gusti
Honouring a Gustavo in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Gustavo is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish.
In France: #1,000 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Gustavo
- Gustavo Petro (born 1960)42rd President of Colombia 2022–2026
- Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer (1836–1870)Spanish poet
- Gustavo Kuerten (born 1976)Brazilian tennis player
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