Gustave vs Hunner

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

Gustave Rank #6,448
Hunner Rank #6,322

Hunner is more popular, ranked #6322 vs #6448 for Gustave.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gustave ___

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

Hunner ___

  • Hunner James
  • Hunner Cole
  • Hunner Lee
  • Hunner Ray
  • Hunner Blake
  • Hunner Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gustave

Celestine Armand Marguerite Leopold Vivienne

If you choose Hunner

Ryder Wyatt Piper Hazel Gauge

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gustave or Hunner more popular?

Hunner is more popular, ranked #6322 compared to Gustave at #6448 in the United States.

What do Gustave and Hunner mean?

Gustave means "staff of the Goths" (Old Norse/Germanic origin). Hunner means "one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Gustave and Hunner boy or girl names?

Gustave is primarily a boy name. Hunner is primarily a boy name.

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