Gustaf
Pronunciation: [ g-OOST-ahf ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gustaf first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 254 babies have been named Gustaf in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gustaf is past its peak , currently ranked #26,491 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,491
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Gustaf
Gustaf is a boy name .
Gustaf is currently ranked #26,491 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gustaf include Gus, Gust, Gusty, Gustie, Guy, Guie, and Guskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Gustaf include Gustavo, Gustav . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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