Gustavo vs Tony

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

Tony

Boy #804 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"priceless one"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#804
Total SSA Count
313
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
T, Tone

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Gustavo Rank #641
Tony Rank #804

Gustavo is more popular, ranked #641 vs #804 for Tony.

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

Tony ___

  • Tony James
  • Tony Lee
  • Tony Ray
  • Tony Paul
  • Tony Michael
  • Tony John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gustavo

Rodrigo Catalina Mateo Valentina Diego

If you choose Tony

Maria Gina Marco Danny Carla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gustavo or Tony more popular?

Gustavo is more popular, ranked #641 compared to Tony at #804 in the United States.

What do Gustavo and Tony mean?

Gustavo means "staff of the Goths" (Old Norse/Gothic (Gautstafr) origin). Tony means "priceless one" (Latin origin).

Are Gustavo and Tony boy or girl names?

Gustavo is primarily a boy name. Tony is primarily a boy name.

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