Gustav
Meaning of Gustav
Gustav is a strong and timeless name for baby boys. It has German, Norwegian, and Swedish origins, and it is pronounced as GOOS-tahf in German and GOO-stahv in both Norwegian and Swedish. The name Gustav has a rich history and carries associations of nobility and strength. It has been used for centuries by kings, emperors, and other influential figures throughout Europe. In recent years, the popularity of the name Gustav has varied in the United States, with its peak occurring in the early 1900s. Despite its fluctuating popularity, Gustav remains a classic choice for parents seeking a dignified and distinguished name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Swedish
- Pronunced as GOO-stahv (/ˈɡʉːstav/)
Norwegian
- Pronunced as GOO-stahv (/ˈɡʉːstɑv/)
German
- Pronunced as GOOS-tahf (/ˈɡʊs.taːf/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Gustav
| Gustav Mahler was an influential Austro-Bohemian composer and conductor who bridged the 19th-century Austro-German tradition with early 20th-century modernism, gaining popularity posthumously. |
| Gustav Theodore Holst was an English composer best known for his orchestral suite The Planets and was influenced by Richard Wagner, Richard Strauss, and the English folksong revival. |
| Gustav Klimt was a prominent Austrian symbolist painter known for his frank eroticism and influence by Japanese art. |
| Gustav III, also known as Gustavus III, was the King of Sweden from 1771 until his assassination in 1792, and was the eldest son of King Adolf Frederick and Queen Louisa Ulrika of Sweden. |
| Gustav Ernst Stresemann was a prominent German statesman known for his role as chancellor and foreign minister, and for his efforts in reconciling Germany and France, earning him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1926. |
| Gustav I, also known as Gustav Vasa, was the King of Sweden from 1523 to 1560 and played a key role in the country's liberation from the Kalmar Union. |
| Gustav Nyquist is a Swedish professional ice hockey forward known for his time with the Detroit Red Wings and currently playing for the Nashville Predators in the NHL. |
| Gustav Walter Heinemann was a prominent German politician who served as President of West Germany from 1969 to 1974 and held various other key political positions. |
| Gustav Robert Kirchhoff was a German physicist known for his contributions to electrical circuits, spectroscopy, and the study of black-body radiation. |
| Gustav IV Adolf, also known as Gustav IV Adolph, was the King of Sweden from 1792 until his deposition in 1809 and was the final Swedish monarch to rule over Finland. |
| Gustav Adolf von Götzen - Gustav Adolf Graf von Götzen was a German explorer, colonial administrator, and military officer known for being the first European to cross the entire territory of Rwanda. |
| Gustav Vigeland, also known as Adolf Gustav Thorsen, was a prolific Norwegian sculptor famous for the Vigeland installation in Frogner Park, Oslo, and the designer of the Nobel Peace Prize medal. |
| Gustav Landauer was a prominent German anarchist and advocate of social anarchism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for his pacifist beliefs and advocacy of "non-violent non-cooperation." |
| Gustav Schwarzenegger was an Austrian law enforcement officer and the father of Arnold Schwarzenegger. |
| Gustav Horn, Count of Pori - Count Gustav Horn af Björneborg was a Swedish nobleman and military officer who played a crucial role in the Thirty Years' War and served as Governor-General of Livonia. |
