Delbert vs Gustave

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gustave

Boy #6,448 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"staff of the Goths"

Origin: Old Norse/Germanic

Cultural Roots

French German Swedish Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,448
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gus, Gussie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Delbert Rank #6,463
Gustave Rank #6,448

Gustave is more popular, ranked #6448 vs #6463 for Delbert.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Delbert ___

  • Delbert James
  • Delbert Ray
  • Delbert Eugene
  • Delbert Allen
  • Delbert Wayne
  • Delbert Lee

Gustave ___

  • Gustave Louis
  • Gustave Henri
  • Gustave Pierre
  • Gustave Emile
  • Gustave Charles
  • Gustave Victor

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Delbert

Norma Gladys Herbert Elmer Loretta

If you choose Gustave

Celestine Armand Marguerite Leopold Vivienne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delbert or Gustave more popular?

Gustave is more popular, ranked #6448 compared to Delbert at #6463 in the United States.

What do Delbert and Gustave mean?

Delbert means "bright valley" (Old English origin). Gustave means "staff of the Goths" (Old Norse/Germanic origin).

Are Delbert and Gustave boy or girl names?

Delbert is primarily a boy name. Gustave is primarily a boy name.

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