Emanuel vs Gustavo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emanuel Rank #497
Gustavo Rank #641

Emanuel is more popular, ranked #497 vs #641 for Gustavo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emanuel ___

  • Emanuel James
  • Emanuel Luis
  • Emanuel David
  • Emanuel Michael
  • Emanuel Joseph
  • Emanuel André

Gustavo ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emanuel

Rafael Sebastian Valentina Isabella Gabriel

If you choose Gustavo

Rodrigo Catalina Mateo Valentina Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emanuel or Gustavo more popular?

Emanuel is more popular, ranked #497 compared to Gustavo at #641 in the United States.

What do Emanuel and Gustavo mean?

Emanuel means "God is with us" (Hebrew origin). Gustavo means "staff of the Goths" (Old Norse/Gothic (Gautstafr) origin).

Are Emanuel and Gustavo boy or girl names?

Emanuel is primarily a boy name. Gustavo is primarily a boy name.

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