Gustavo vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gustavo

Boy #641 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"staff of the Goths"

Origin: Old Norse/Gothic (Gautstafr)

Spanish Italian Latin American Scandinavian

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Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

English American Scottish Australian

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Gustavo Rank #641

Gus Rank #1,216

Gustavo is more popular, ranked #641 vs #1216 for Gus.

Is Gustavo or Gus more popular?

Gustavo is more popular, ranked #641 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Gustavo and Gus mean?

Gustavo means "staff of the Goths" (Old Norse/Gothic (Gautstafr) origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Gustavo and Gus boy or girl names?

Gustavo is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.