Walt vs Gustav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walt

Boy #3,415 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"army ruler, commander"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #3,344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"staff of the Goths, divine staff"

Origin: Old Norse

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Walt Rank #3,415

Gustav Rank #3,344

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

Is Walt or Gustav more popular?

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

What do Walt and Gustav mean?

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

Are Walt and Gustav boy or girl names?

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