Gustavo
Meaning of Gustavo
Gustavo is a traditional male name with Spanish origins. It is pronounced as goos-TAH-voh (/ɡusˈtaβo/) in Spanish. The name Gustavo has variations such as Gustav. In the United States, Gustavo has been a moderately popular choice for newborn boys over the years. Its popularity peaked in 2003 when it ranked at number 267, with 1170 occurrences. Since then, its popularity has gradually declined, but it still remains a well-liked name among parents. In recent years, Gustavo has maintained a stable ranking around the 600s and continues to be chosen by many families looking for a strong and timeless name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as goos-TAH-voh (/ɡusˈtaβo/)
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Notable People Named Gustavo
| Gustavo Francisco Petro Urrego is a Colombian politician and economist who became the first left-wing president of Colombia in 2022. |
| Gustavo Cerati was an influential Argentine musician and the lead vocalist of the rock band Soda Stereo, widely regarded as one of the most important artists in Latin rock. |
| Gustavo Adolfo Dudamel Ramírez is a renowned Venezuelan conductor and violinist, serving as music director for several prestigious orchestras and set to lead the New York Philharmonic in 2026. |
| Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer, a prominent Spanish Romantic poet and writer, is considered one of the most important figures in Spanish literature, known for his work "Rimas y leyendas," which is widely studied in Spanish-speaking countries. |
| Gustavo Alfredo Santaolalla is an Argentine composer known for his acclaimed film scores and award-winning work in movies, video games, and television series. |
| Gustavo Béliz - Gustavo Beliz is an Argentine politician and expert in global governance. |
| Gustavo Álvarez Martínez - Gustavo Adolfo Álvarez Martínez was a Honduran military officer who led the armed forces and was involved in controversial activities during the 1980s, ultimately meeting a tragic end. |
| Gustavo Matamoros is a Venezuelan composer, interdisciplinary artist, community organizer, and educator based in Miami, Florida. |
| Gustavo Yacamán - Gustavo "El Tigrillo" Yacamán Aristizabal is a Colombian racing driver known for his success in both open-wheel and sports car endurance racing. |
| Gustavo Velasquez - Gustavo F. Velasquez is a prominent figure in housing and community development, having served as the Director of the California Department of Housing & Community Development and as the Assistant Secretary of the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. |
| Gustavo Edgardo Cordera is an Argentine rock musician and former frontman of the band Bersuit Vergarabat. |
| Gustavo Domingo Quinteros Desabato is a former professional football player and current manager, known for his time with Argentinian club Vélez Sarsfield and as a player for the Bolivia national team. |
| Gustavo Melella - Gustavo Adrián Melella is an Argentine politician and the current governor of Tierra del Fuego Province, known for being the first openly gay governor of an Argentine province. |
| Gustavo Cristian Matosas Paidón is a former professional footballer born in Argentina and later became a Uruguayan citizen. |
| Gustavo Maia da Silva is a Brazilian footballer currently playing for Vila Nova. |
