Gustavo vs Magnus

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

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Magnus

Boy #751 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Scottish Norwegian Swedish Danish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#751
Total SSA Count
340
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mags, Maggy

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Popularity Comparison

Gustavo Rank #641
Magnus Rank #751

Gustavo is more popular, ranked #641 vs #751 for Magnus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gustavo ___

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

Magnus ___

  • Magnus Erik
  • Magnus Karl
  • Magnus John
  • Magnus Oliver
  • Magnus Lars
  • Magnus William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gustavo

Rodrigo Catalina Mateo Valentina Diego

If you choose Magnus

Astrid Sigrid Leif Freya Bjorn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gustavo or Magnus more popular?

Gustavo is more popular, ranked #641 compared to Magnus at #751 in the United States.

What do Gustavo and Magnus mean?

Gustavo means "staff of the Goths" (Old Norse/Gothic (Gautstafr) origin). Magnus means "great" (Latin origin).

Are Gustavo and Magnus boy or girl names?

Gustavo is primarily a boy name. Magnus is primarily a boy name.

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