Name Gustav Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Gustav

Gustav is a ♂ boy’s name.

What is the origin of the name Gustav?

Gustav is a name of Old Swedish and Slavic origin, but is particularly common in Scandinavian countries.

What does the name Gustav mean?

Gustav means “staff of the Geats” (from Old Norse “gautr” = Geat/Goth/from Gautland + “stafr” = staff) and “friend”, “glory” in Slavic.

Pronunciation of Gustav

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