Gustavo
Meaning of Gustavo
Gustavo is the spirited Spanish-Portuguese cousin of the stately Scandinavian Gustav, its roots reaching back to Old Norse for “royal staff” or “staff of the Goths.” Pronounced goo-STAH-voh, the name rolls off the tongue like a guitar chord at sunset, equal parts suave and strong. It’s worn by maestros—think Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel and Argentine rock legend Gustavo Cerati—as well as by the brainy TV anti-hero Gustavo “Gus” Fring, giving the name a mix of high culture and pop-culture edge. In the United States, Gustavo has hovered comfortably around the mid-500s in the baby-name charts of late, proof that it’s familiar without being overused—a secret garden rather than a crowded playground. For parents seeking a name that pairs Latin warmth with Viking backbone, Gustavo offers the best of both worlds, a friendly handshake today with centuries of history tucked confidently behind it.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as goos-TAH-voh (/ɡusˈtaβo/)
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Notable People Named Gustavo
| Gustavo Petro is Colombia's 35th and first left-wing president, elected in 2022. |
| Gustavo Cerati was an influential Argentine musician and Soda Stereo frontman, celebrated for his impact on Latin rock and numerous awards. |
| Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Adolfo Dudamel Ramírez leads the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra and the Los Angeles Philharmonic and is set to become Music and Artistic Director of the New York Philharmonic in 2026. |
| Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer was a renowned Spanish Romantic poet, famous for his essential works Rimas y leyendas in Spanish literature. |
| Gustavo Alfredo Santaolalla is an award-winning Argentine composer celebrated for his minimalist scores and influence in Latin rock music. |
| Gustavo Béliz - Gustavo Beliz is an Argentine politician renowned for his expertise in global governance. |
| Gustavo Álvarez Martínez - Gustavo Adolfo Álvarez Martínez was a Honduran military officer who led the armed forces from 1982 to 1984, was ousted for seeking expanded control, and was assassinated in 1989. |
| Gustavo Matamoros is a Venezuelan composer, interdisciplinary artist, community organizer, and educator who has lived in Miami, Florida, since 1979. |
| Colombian racing driver Gustavo Yacamán now manages the USF Juniors series, following a career with podium finishes in WEC endurance racing and a runner-up spot in the GT Open championship. |
| Gustavo Edgardo Cordera is an Argentine rock musician renowned as the former frontman of Bersuit Vergarabat. |
| Gustavo Quinteros is a football manager for Independiente and a former professional centre-back. |
| Gustavo Melella - Gustavo Adrián Melella is the first openly gay governor in Argentina, leading Tierra del Fuego after previously serving as mayor of Río Grande. |
| Gustavo Cristian Matosas Paidón is a Uruguayan football manager and former player currently serving as the interim manager of Danubio. |
| Gustavo Maia da Silva is a Brazilian footballer currently playing for Criciúma on loan from Sport Recife. |
