Gustavo vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gustavo

Boy #641 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"staff of the Goths"

Origin: Old Norse/Gothic (Gautstafr)

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Gustavo Rank #641

Sam Rank #652

Gustavo is more popular, ranked #641 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Gustavo or Sam more popular?

Gustavo is more popular, ranked #641 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Gustavo and Sam mean?

Gustavo means "staff of the Goths" (Old Norse/Gothic (Gautstafr) origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gustavo and Sam boy or girl names?

Gustavo is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.