Gustave vs Carlson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gustave

Boy #6,448 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"staff of the Goths"

Origin: Old Norse/Germanic

French German Swedish Belgian

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Boy #6,359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carl, free man"

Origin: Scandinavian

Swedish Norwegian Danish American

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Gustave Rank #6,448

Carlson Rank #6,359

Carlson is more popular, ranked #6359 vs #6448 for Gustave.

Is Gustave or Carlson more popular?

Carlson is more popular, ranked #6359 compared to Gustave at #6448 in the United States.

What do Gustave and Carlson mean?

Gustave means "staff of the Goths" (Old Norse/Germanic origin). Carlson means "son of Carl, free man" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Gustave and Carlson boy or girl names?

Gustave is primarily a boy name. Carlson is primarily a boy name.