Asa vs Gustavo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Scandinavian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#475
Total SSA Count
645
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ace

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Gustavo

Boy #641 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"staff of the Goths"

Origin: Old Norse/Gothic (Gautstafr)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#641
Total SSA Count
437
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gus, Tavo

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Popularity Comparison

Asa Rank #475
Gustavo Rank #641

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 vs #641 for Gustavo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asa ___

  • Asa James
  • Asa William
  • Asa Elliott
  • Asa Benjamin
  • Asa Noah
  • Asa Theodore

Gustavo ___

  • Gustavo Antonio
  • Gustavo Rafael
  • Gustavo Miguel
  • Gustavo Alejandro
  • Gustavo Enrique

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Asa

Eli Naomi Jonah Lyra Ezra

If you choose Gustavo

Rodrigo Catalina Mateo Valentina Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asa or Gustavo more popular?

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 compared to Gustavo at #641 in the United States.

What do Asa and Gustavo mean?

Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin). Gustavo means "staff of the Goths" (Old Norse/Gothic (Gautstafr) origin).

Are Asa and Gustavo boy or girl names?

Asa is primarily a boy name. Gustavo is primarily a boy name.

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