Gustavo

Boy's name

Gustavo is of Germanic origin, derived from the name Gustav, meaning "staff of the Goths."

Meaning Gothic staff
Origin Scandinavian
U.S. births in 2023 437
Peak year 2000

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Notable Namesakes

  • Gustavo Dudamel - Conductor, Los Angeles Philharmonic
  • Gustavo Kuerten - Tennis player, three-time French Open champion
  • Gustavo Santaolalla - Music composer, two-time Academy Award winner
  • Gustavo Cerati - Musician, lead singer of Soda Stereo
  • Gustavo Fring - Fictional character, "Breaking Bad" TV series
  • Gustavo Petro - Politician, former mayor of Bogotá, Colombia

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