Gustavus

Teutonic

"staff of the Goths"

Gustavus Origin and Meaning

The name Gustavus is a boy's name of Latvian origin.

Gustavus is the Latin form of Gustav, a masculine name of Swedish origin meaning 'staff of the Geats' or 'staff of the Goths,' referring to the ancient Germanic people. This stately name has been borne by several Swedish kings, most notably Gustavus Adolphus, who led Sweden to military prominence during the Thirty Years' War. The Latinized ending gives it a scholarly, classical flair compared to the more common Gustav. While never extremely common outside Sweden, Gustavus has maintained a presence in academic and aristocratic circles. The name conveys dignity, wisdom, and historical gravitas. In contemporary usage, it offers parents a distinguished alternative to more common classical names, with the friendly nickname options Gus or Gusty providing balance to its formal elegance.

Gustavus Rank in US Top 1000

# 725 in the US

Famous People Named Gustavus

• Gustavus Adolphus aka Gustav II Adolph King of Sweden
• Gustavus Theodore von Holst birth name of Gustav Theodore Holst, English composer
• Gustavus Vasa Fox U.S. Assistant Secretary of the Navy
• Gustavus Blin Wright Canadian roadbuilder and entrepreneur
• Gustavus Franklin Swift American meatpacking pioneer and philanthropist
• Gustavus Myers American muckraking journalist and historian

The name Gustavus in Pop Culture

• Gustavus Adolphus College school in Minnesota