Gustavo vs Theodore

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

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Popularity Comparison

Gustavo Rank #641
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gustavo

Rodrigo Catalina Mateo Valentina Diego

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gustavo or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Gustavo at #641 in the United States.

What do Gustavo and Theodore mean?

Gustavo means "staff of the Goths" (Old Norse/Gothic (Gautstafr) origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Gustavo and Theodore boy or girl names?

Gustavo is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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