Gustav vs Walt

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 #3,415 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"army ruler, commander"

Origin: Germanic

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Gustav Rank #3,344

Walt Rank #3,415

Gustav is more popular, ranked #3344 vs #3415 for Walt.

Is Gustav or Walt more popular?

Gustav is more popular, ranked #3344 compared to Walt at #3415 in the United States.

What do Gustav and Walt mean?

Gustav means "staff of the Goths, divine staff" (Old Norse origin). Walt means "army ruler, commander" (Germanic origin).

Are Gustav and Walt boy or girl names?

Gustav is primarily a boy name. Walt is primarily a boy name.