The baby name Gustaf is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˈɡʌstɑf/ (GUS-taf); Swedish: /ˈɡɵ̂sˌtɑf/ (approx. GUS-taf).
The baby name Gustaf is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˈɡʌstɑf/ (GUS-taf); Swedish: /ˈɡɵ̂sˌtɑf/ (approx. GUS-taf).
Gustaf is Norse, Swedish in Origin.
Gustaf is the Swedish form of the pan-Scandinavian and Germanic name Gustav. Most scholars trace it to Old Norse/Old Swedish gautr "Geat, Goth" plus stafr "staff, support," yielding the sense "staff/support of the Geats (Goths)," sometimes interpreted as "royal staff." A minority etymology links it to Slavic Gostislav ("guest" + "glory"), but this is less accepted. In Swedish usage, the -f spelling is a long-standing orthographic variant and the preferred royal form.
Long prominent in Sweden through royal bearers - Gustav I Vasa, Gustav II Adolf, Gustav III, and, with the -f spelling, Gustaf VI Adolf and King Carl XVI Gustaf - the name spread across Europe from the 16th century. Variants and related forms include Gustav (Scandinavian/German), Gustave (French), Gustavo (Spanish, Italian, Portuguese), Gustaaf (Dutch), Gustaw (Polish), Gustavs (Latvian), Kustaa (Finnish), and the Swedish contracted form Gösta; common short forms are Gus (English) and Gurra (Swedish).
| Gustaf V of Sweden Gustaf V of Sweden was the King of Sweden from 1907 to 1950, known for his long reign and efforts to maintain Swedish neutrality during both World Wars. He was a key figure in modernizing the Swedish monarchy and played a significant role in the country's political landscape during the early 20th century. | Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden was the King of Sweden from 1950 until his death in 1973. He is most famous for his role in modernizing the Swedish monarchy and his interest in archaeology and botany. His reign saw significant social changes in Sweden, including the development of a constitutional monarchy. | Gustaf Skarsgård Gustaf Skarsgård is a Swedish actor best known for his role as Floki in the TV series Vikings. Born in 1980, he has also appeared in the film Kon-Tiki and the series Westworld. |
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gustaf | VI Adolf of Sweden | Gustaf V of Sweden | tennis player | ★★★★★ | |||
| Gustaf | Skarsgård | Stellan Skarsgård | television actor | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT | 0 | #43 | 1 | 1,767 | |
| EE | Boys | 0 | #125 | 1 | 2,087 |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #129 | 7 | 4,130 |
| Sweden | Boys | 2022 | #156 | 27 | 1,509 |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #214 | 22 | 6,830 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #236 | 2 | 7,146 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #304 | 2 | 6,530 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #325 | 8 | 7,401 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| MY | 0 | #353 | 2 | 12,352 | |
| Finland | Boys | 0 | #411 | 17 | 2,041 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #413 | 1 | 5,922 |
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #429 | 14 | 2,180 |
| ZA | 0 | #473 | 2 | 14,421 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #519 | 8 | 12,621 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #546 | 140 | 3,552 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #556 | 2 | 12,905 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #563 | 3 | 10,162 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #694 | 7 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| United States | Boys | 2023 | #894 | 5 | 7,053 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #910 | 43 | 5,697 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #924 | 3 | 14,506 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #977 | 5 | 15,656 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,026 | 8 | 16,355 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,134 | 45 | 25,619 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,178 | 5 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,232 | 3 | 20,130 |
Gustaf is popular in 33 countries — most recent births per country:
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