Gustav vs Jakub

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gustav

Boy #3,344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"staff of the Goths, divine staff"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Swedish German Norwegian Danish Finnish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,344
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gus, Gusti

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Jakub

Boy #3,151 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"may God protect, supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Czech Polish Slovak German Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,151
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kuba, Janek, Jaku

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Popularity Comparison

Gustav Rank #3,344
Jakub Rank #3,151

Jakub is more popular, ranked #3151 vs #3344 for Gustav.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gustav ___

  • Gustav Erik
  • Gustav Wilhelm
  • Gustav Ludwig
  • Gustav Hans
  • Gustav Axel
  • Gustav Emil

Jakub ___

  • Jakub Jan
  • Jakub Tomas
  • Jakub Michal
  • Jakub Adam
  • Jakub Martin
  • Jakub Lukas

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Gustav

Otto Sigrid Ingrid Axel Elsa

If you choose Jakub

Tomáš Marek Lukáš Karolína Tereza

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gustav or Jakub more popular?

Jakub is more popular, ranked #3151 compared to Gustav at #3344 in the United States.

What do Gustav and Jakub mean?

Gustav means "staff of the Goths, divine staff" (Old Norse origin). Jakub means "may God protect, supplanter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gustav and Jakub boy or girl names?

Gustav is primarily a boy name. Jakub is primarily a boy name.

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