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Gustav vs Augustine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gustav

Boy #3,344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"staff of the Goths, divine staff"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Swedish German Norwegian Danish Finnish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,344
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gustav Rank #3,344
Augustine Rank #553

Augustine is more popular, ranked #553 vs #3344 for Gustav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gustav or Augustine more popular?

Augustine is more popular, ranked #553 compared to Gustav at #3344 in the United States.

What do Gustav and Augustine mean?

Gustav means "staff of the Goths, divine staff" (Old Norse origin). Augustine means "great, venerable, majestic" (Latin Augustus origin).

Are Gustav and Augustine boy or girl names?

Gustav is primarily a boy name. Augustine is primarily a boy name.

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