NAME PROFILE
Gustavo
Gustavo is a name of Spanish and Portuguese origin meaning 'staff of the gods' or 'royal staff.' It carries a sense of strength and authority, often associated with leaders and influential figures.
Key Stats
| Total births | 40,461 |
| Gender | Male (93% / 7%) |
| Peak year | 2000 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1911 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | Spanish, Portuguese, Latin |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
⚓ Timeless & Steady
Top States
TX — 26%CA — 25%AZ — 17%NY — 17%IL — 15%
Notable People
Gustavo Dudamel (Conductor, LA Philharmonic) · Gustavo Fring (Character from *Breaking Bad*) · Gustavo Santos (Brazilian soccer player) · Gustavo Aydin (Artist) · Gustavo Petro (Colombian politician)
Nicknames & Diminutives
GusGusie
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