What origin is the name Gustavus?

Gustavus comes from german naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Gustavus a popular name?

Gustavus is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Gustavus?

Names from the same german tradition pair naturally with Gustavus — for example Emma, Amelia, Adeline. You can browse more on our german names page.

Gustavus

Q: Is Gustavus a rare name?

Yes. Gustavus does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Gustavus

Gustavus

Boy

german

3 syllables

Gustavus is a german boy's name meaning "A German name meaning staff of the Goths. It is a Latinized form of Gustav, historically associated with Swedish royalty.".

Parents who choose Gustavus pick a boy name from the german tradition, meaning "A German name meaning staff of the Goths. It is a Latinized form of Gustav, historically associated with Swedish royalty.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: german
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A German name meaning staff of the Goths. It is a Latinized form of Gustav, historically associated with Swedish royalty.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Gustavus

Very rare in US records

What does Gustavus mean?

Gustavus is a boy name of german origin meaning "A German name meaning staff of the Goths. It is a Latinized form of Gustav, historically associated with Swedish royalty.".