Gustave

Gustave is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 14 boys in the United States.

Gustave at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Gustave

Gustave belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Gustave first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #217 in 1884, and in 2024 14 babies received the name — 5,420 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Gustave in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#217 in 1884
Peak year
1915
Babies named Gustave in 2024
14
Total since 1880
5,420

Gustave in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2008
Best rank
#3332 in 2010
Babies named Gustave in 2019
3
Total since 1996
32

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Gustave mean?

The meaning of Gustave is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Gustave a boy or girl name?

Gustave is a boy name. In 2024, 14 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Gustave?

Gustave comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Gustave?

Gustave first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #217 in 1884, and 14 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].