Gustaf
Swedish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Gustaf
The name 'Gustaf' means "staff of the Geats" or "support of the Goths," derived from the Old Norse elements *Gautr* (a tribal name for the Geats/Goths) and *stafr* (staff).
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Etymology
The name 'Gustaf' means "staff of the Geats" or "support of the Goths," derived from the Old Norse elements *Gautr* (a tribal name for the Geats/Goths) and *stafr* (staff). It is primarily used in Scandinavian cultures (especially Sweden) and historically associated with Swedish royalty, including several kings named Gustav, and is not tied to a specific religion.
Gustaf currently ranks #12,878 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1917.
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