Gunnar vs Gustavo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gunnar

Boy #601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bold warrior, battle army"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norwegian Swedish Icelandic Danish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#601
Total SSA Count
474
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gun, Gunn

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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

Gunnar Rank #601
Gustavo Rank #641

Gunnar is more popular, ranked #601 vs #641 for Gustavo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gunnar ___

  • Gunnar Erik
  • Gunnar Leif
  • Gunnar Bjorn
  • Gunnar James
  • Gunnar Cole
  • Gunnar Reid

Gustavo ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gunnar

Astrid Freya Ingrid Leif Soren

If you choose Gustavo

Rodrigo Catalina Mateo Valentina Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gunnar or Gustavo more popular?

Gunnar is more popular, ranked #601 compared to Gustavo at #641 in the United States.

What do Gunnar and Gustavo mean?

Gunnar means "bold warrior, battle army" (Old Norse origin). Gustavo means "staff of the Goths" (Old Norse/Gothic (Gautstafr) origin).

Are Gunnar and Gustavo boy or girl names?

Gunnar is primarily a boy name. Gustavo is primarily a boy name.

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