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Gustave

Gustave is a name of French and German origins meaning 'staff of the Goths.' It carries connotations of strength and leadership, often associated with individuals who are both imaginative and practical. Those named Gustave are often seen as innovative thinkers and creative souls.

Key Stats

Total births5,430
GenderMale (38% / 62%)
Peak year1915
Peak generationG.I. Gen
First recorded1910
Most recent2002
Syllables3
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

NY — 33%PA — 19%NJ — 19%LA — 16%IL — 13%

Notable People

Gustave Eiffel (Engineer, designer of the Eiffel Tower) · Gustave Flaubert (Novelist, author of *Madame Bovary*) · Gustave Courbet (Painter, leading figure of Realism) · Gustave Moreau (Symbolist painter known for mythological subjects) · Gustave Caillebotte (Impressionist painter known for his urban scenes)

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