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 births | 5,430 |
| Gender | Male (38% / 62%) |
| Peak year | 1915 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2002 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
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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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