The nameGustave
Gustave is the French form of Gustav. It was a top 250 American name in the 1880s.
- Boy's name
- French
Meaning
Gustave comes from the Swedish Gustav, often read as "staff of the Goths".
Origin
French, from Swedish.
History
In the United States Gustave reached 217th place in 1884.
Did you know?
- Gustave Eiffel designed the inner iron framework of the Statue of Liberty before building his tower for the 1889 World's Fair.
Famous people named Gustave
- Gustave Eiffel, engineer
- Gustave Flaubert, novelist
- Gustave Courbet, painter
Popularity of the name Gustave
Gustave in the United States
Gustave was most popular in the United States in the 1910s, with 1,091 births over the decade, 20% of all recorded babies named Gustave. Half of all babies named Gustave in the United States were born before 1923, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Gustave in France
Gustave was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 11,180 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Gustave. Half of all babies named Gustave in France were born before 1919, although it is popular again today. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 427 births a year on average, against 353 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gustave mean?
Gustave comes from the Swedish Gustav, often read as "staff of the Goths".
What is the origin of the name Gustave?
French, from Swedish.
Is Gustave a girl's or a boy's name?
Gustave is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Gustave?
In 2024, Gustave was the 6355th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 14 births.
Who are famous people named Gustave?
Gustave Eiffel, engineer; Gustave Flaubert, novelist; Gustave Courbet, painter.