Dario vs Gustavo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dario

Boy #636 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"possessing goodness"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#636
Total SSA Count
439
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dari, Rio

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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

Dario Rank #636
Gustavo Rank #641

Dario is more popular, ranked #636 vs #641 for Gustavo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dario ___

  • Dario Luca
  • Dario James
  • Dario Marco
  • Dario Sebastian
  • Dario Rafael

Gustavo ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dario

Marco Lucia Sofia Matteo Elena

If you choose Gustavo

Rodrigo Catalina Mateo Valentina Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dario or Gustavo more popular?

Dario is more popular, ranked #636 compared to Gustavo at #641 in the United States.

What do Dario and Gustavo mean?

Dario means "possessing goodness" (Old Persian origin). Gustavo means "staff of the Goths" (Old Norse/Gothic (Gautstafr) origin).

Are Dario and Gustavo boy or girl names?

Dario is primarily a boy name. Gustavo is primarily a boy name.

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