The baby name Gustl is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɡʊstl̩/ — approx. "GUS-tl" (short 'u' as in 'put', final syllabic l).
Gustl is German in Origin.
The baby name Gustl is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɡʊstl̩/ — approx. "GUS-tl" (short 'u' as in 'put', final syllabic l).
Gustl is German in Origin.
Rooted in southern German dialects, Gustl is the Bavarian-Austrian pet form of both Gustav and August. As a diminutive of Gustav (Old Swedish/Old Norse Gautr “Geat/Goth” + stafr “staff”), it carries the sense “staff/support of the Geats/Goths.” When derived from August (Latin Augustus), it inherits the meaning “venerable, exalted.” The form strikes a homely, affectionate tone, typically masculine, though closely related nicknames can be unisex.
Documented in parish and civil records from the 19th century onward, Gustl became a familiar call name in Austria, Bavaria, and South Tyrol and occasionally a standalone given name in the 20th century. Variants and relatives include Gusti (Austrian/Swiss), Gustel (older German), Gus (English), and the full forms Gustav/Gustaf, August/Augustus; feminine counterparts are Augusta and Auguste. The name remains rare formally but conveys regional charm and down-to-earth warmth.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SI | Boys | 0 | #209 | 3 | 3,402 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 4,970 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #305 | 1 | 6,530 |
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #423 | 20 | 2,180 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #923 | 30 | 5,697 |
Gustl is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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