Gustav
BoyGerman/Scandinavian
Gustav is a boy name of German/Scandinavian origin meaning "Staff of the gods, divine strength".
About this name
Gender
Boy
Language
German/Scandinavian
Religion
Christian
Popularity
3 / 100
Syllables
2
Length
6 letters
Meaning
Staff of the gods, divine strength
Etymology
From Old Norse 'gud' (god) and 'stafr' (staff), or derived from Slavic 'gost' (guest) and 'slav' (glory), through Gothic 'Gudislaus', or possibly from 'gust' (battle) and 'slav' (glory).
Famous People Named Gustav
- Gustav Klimt — Austrian symbolist painter (1862–1918)
- Gustav Fridolin — Swedish politician, writer, teacher and journalist
- Gustav Kunze — German botanist (1793–1851)
- Gustav Schwantes — German botanist (1881-1960)
- Gustav Adolf Hugo Dahlstedt — Swedish botanist (1856-1934)
Frequently Asked Questions About Gustav
What does the name Gustav mean?
Gustav means "Staff of the gods, divine strength", and is of German/Scandinavian origin.
What is the origin of the name Gustav?
Gustav originates from German/Scandinavian, commonly used in Europe.
Is Gustav a boy or girl name?
Gustav is typically used as a boy name.
What religion is the name Gustav associated with?
Gustav is associated with Christian.
Are there famous people named Gustav?
Yes — notable people named Gustav include Gustav Klimt (Austrian symbolist painter, 1862–1918), Gustav Fridolin (Swedish politician), Gustav Kunze (German botanist, 1793–1851), Gustav Schwantes (German botanist, 1881-1960) and Gustav Adolf Hugo Dahlstedt (Swedish botanist, 1856-1934).
Last updated: June 2026