Gustav

Meaning

Its source is Gotstaf, an Ancient Germanic name meaning "Staff of the gods."

Languages used in

This boy's name is used in German, Czech, Norwegian, Swedish and Danish.

Background story

Some believe this name derives from an Old Norse personal name, Gautrstafr, which connected the bearer to a particular tribe.

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Statistics for the name Gustav (male)

• In Denmark in 1996, the boy name Gustav was ranked as number 45 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 1997, the boy name Gustav was ranked as number 43 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 1998, the boy name Gustav was ranked as number 39 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 1999, the boy name Gustav was ranked as number 35 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2000, the boy name Gustav was ranked as number 32 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2001, the boy name Gustav was ranked as number 33 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2002, the boy name Gustav was ranked as number 31 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2003, the boy name Gustav was ranked as number 26 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2004, the boy name Gustav was ranked as number 27 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2005, the boy name Gustav was ranked as number 25 on the most popular name for newborn babies