Spelling Variants
Gustave vs Gustavo: Which Spelling?
Gustave (French) and Gustavo (Italian) both derive from Old Norse Gustavus; same root, variant.
Global Rank #156
Gustave
Origin: French
Gustave derives from the Old Norse name Gustavus, combining "Gust-" (possibly from "Gautr," referring to the Goths) with "-av" (meaning "staff" or "rod"), thus signifying "staff of the Goths" or…
Global Rank #7
Gustavo
Origin: Italian
Gustavo derives from the Old Norse name Gustavus, combining "gust" (staff or power) and "stafr" (staff), meaning "staff of the Goths" or "the staff of power." The name became prominent…
Which is more popular? Based on real registry rankings, Gustavo currently ranks higher globally. Popularity can vary a lot by country — check each name's own page for a full regional breakdown.