Gustav vs Walt

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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Walt

Boy #3,415 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"army ruler, commander"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American German Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,415
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Wally

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Popularity Comparison

Gustav Rank #3,344
Walt Rank #3,415

Gustav is more popular, ranked #3344 vs #3415 for Walt.

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

Walt ___

  • Walt James
  • Walt Henry
  • Walt Thomas
  • Walt Allen
  • Walt Lee
  • Walt Frederick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gustav

Otto Sigrid Ingrid Axel Elsa

If you choose Walt

Mabel Ruth Hazel Arlo Hank

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gustav or Walt more popular?

Gustav is more popular, ranked #3344 compared to Walt at #3415 in the United States.

What do Gustav and Walt mean?

Gustav means "staff of the Goths, divine staff" (Old Norse origin). Walt means "army ruler, commander" (Germanic origin).

Are Gustav and Walt boy or girl names?

Gustav is primarily a boy name. Walt is primarily a boy name.

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