Gustabo

Q: What is the origin of Gustabo?

Gustabo is of Spanish origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Gustabo?

According to the latest SSA data, Gustabo is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Gustabo a boy name?

Gustabo is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Staff of the Goths"

A variant of Gustavo, it ultimately reflects the Gustav tradition and appears in Spanish-language communities with phonetic alteration.

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Popularity History of Gustabo

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

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SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Gustabo did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Gustabo Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Gustabo.

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Gust

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gusy

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aboy

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Gustabo mean?

Gustabo means "Staff of the Goths". A variant of Gustavo, it ultimately reflects the Gustav tradition and appears in Spanish-language communities with phone

What is the origin of Gustabo?

Gustabo is of Spanish origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Gustabo?

According to the latest SSA data, Gustabo is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Gustabo a boy name?

Gustabo is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Gustabo?

Popular nicknames for Gustabo include Gusie, Gust, gusy, gust, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Gustabo?

There are many names similar to Gustabo in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginSpanish, Scandinavian

Syllables3

Length7 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withG

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Alphonso Arnulfo Amado Anibal Alonza

Sisters

Angelita Aracely Abril Almeda Azul

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