Gatsby

Q: Is Gatsby a boy or girl name?

Gatsby is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #15375, and as a girl name it ranks #42004.

Q: How popular is the name Gatsby?

Gatsby is ranked #15375 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ g-ATSB-ee ]

Boy Name #15,375 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Gatsby is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced g-ATSB-ee.

Parents who love the name Gatsby often also consider Garfield, Gabriel, Garrett .

Popularity Over Time

#15,375

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #15,375
Total SSA Count: 7

Nicknames

Gat Gay Gatie Gatsie

Middle Name Ideas

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Gatsby Damian

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Gatsby Diego

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Also a Girl Name

Gatsby is also used as a girl name, ranked #42004.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gatsby

Is Gatsby a boy or girl name?

Gatsby is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #15375. As a girl name, it is ranked #42004. Gatsby is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Gatsby?

Gatsby is pronounced g-ATSB-ee.

How popular is the name Gatsby?

Gatsby is currently ranked #15375 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Gatsby?

Common nicknames for Gatsby include Gat, Gay, Gatie, and Gatsie.

Is Gatsby a common or rare name?

Gatsby is an uncommon name, ranked #15375 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Gatsby

Gatsby is a boy name .

Is Gatsby a boy or girl name? Gatsby is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #15,375 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #42,004. Gatsby is more commonly used as a boy name.

Gatsby is currently ranked #15,375 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Gatsby include Gat, Gay, Gatie, and Gatsie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.