Gustavo vs Salvador

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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Salvador

Boy #721 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"savior, one who saves"

Origin: Latin salvator

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Italian Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#721
Total SSA Count
364
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sal, Salva, Vado

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Gustavo Rank #641
Salvador Rank #721

Gustavo is more popular, ranked #641 vs #721 for Salvador.

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

Salvador ___

  • Salvador Antonio
  • Salvador Miguel
  • Salvador Ernesto
  • Salvador Roberto
  • Salvador Alejandro
  • Salvador Luis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gustavo

Rodrigo Catalina Mateo Valentina Diego

If you choose Salvador

Diego Frida Pablo Remedios Lupe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gustavo or Salvador more popular?

Gustavo is more popular, ranked #641 compared to Salvador at #721 in the United States.

What do Gustavo and Salvador mean?

Gustavo means "staff of the Goths" (Old Norse/Gothic (Gautstafr) origin). Salvador means "savior, one who saves" (Latin salvator origin).

Are Gustavo and Salvador boy or girl names?

Gustavo is primarily a boy name. Salvador is primarily a boy name.

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