Gustavo vs Roberto

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Roberto

Boy #554 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright fame, shining glory"

Origin: Germanic Hrodebert

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#554
Total SSA Count
538
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Berto, Rob, Robb

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Gustavo Rank #641
Roberto Rank #554

Roberto is more popular, ranked #554 vs #641 for Gustavo.

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

Roberto ___

  • Roberto Carlos
  • Roberto Antonio
  • Roberto Alejandro
  • Roberto Miguel
  • Roberto Javier
  • Roberto Luis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gustavo

Rodrigo Catalina Mateo Valentina Diego

If you choose Roberto

Carlos Diego Isabella Valentina Miguel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gustavo or Roberto more popular?

Roberto is more popular, ranked #554 compared to Gustavo at #641 in the United States.

What do Gustavo and Roberto mean?

Gustavo means "staff of the Goths" (Old Norse/Gothic (Gautstafr) origin). Roberto means "bright fame, shining glory" (Germanic Hrodebert origin).

Are Gustavo and Roberto boy or girl names?

Gustavo is primarily a boy name. Roberto is primarily a boy name.

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