Gustav Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Gustav Name at a Glance

Name	Gustav
Meaning	Royal staff. From the Swedish Gustaf, meaning staff of the gods.
Origin	German
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Gustav Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Gustav means “Royal staff. From the Swedish Gustaf, meaning staff of the gods”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Gustav Name Origin

Our database records Gustav under German origin. Browse more German baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Gustav a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Gustav is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Gustav

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