Gustav vs Julius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gustav

Boy #3,344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"staff of the Goths, divine staff"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the Julian clan, youthful"

Origin: Latin

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Gustav Rank #3,344

Julius Rank #390

Julius is more popular, ranked #390 vs #3344 for Gustav.

Is Gustav or Julius more popular?

Julius is more popular, ranked #390 compared to Gustav at #3344 in the United States.

What do Gustav and Julius mean?

Gustav means "staff of the Goths, divine staff" (Old Norse origin). Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin).

Are Gustav and Julius boy or girl names?

Gustav is primarily a boy name. Julius is primarily a boy name.