Gustave

Teutonic

"staff of the Goths"

Gustave Origin and Meaning

The name Gustave is a boy's name of Polish origin.

Gustave is a masculine name of Swedish and French origin, derived from the Old Norse elements 'Gautr' (referring to the Geats people of southern Sweden) and 'stafr' meaning 'staff' or 'support.' The name gained prominence through Swedish royalty, including several kings named Gustav. In French-speaking regions, Gustave has been used since medieval times, made notable by figures like French artist Gustave Doré and writer Gustave Flaubert. While the more anglicized 'Gustav' appears in Scandinavian countries, the form 'Gustave' is distinctly French in character. Though never extremely common in English-speaking countries, the name carries an air of classic sophistication and European elegance that appeals to parents seeking a distinguished yet approachable traditional name.

Gustave Rank in US Top 1000

# 942 in the US

Famous People Named Gustave

• (Alexandre) Gustave Eiffel French civil engineer and architect
• (Jean Désiré) Gustave Courbet French painter
• Gustave Albin Whitehead German,American aviator
• (Paul) Gustave Louis Christophe Doré French illustrator
• Gustave Flaubert French novelist
• (Charles Marie) Gustave Le Bon, French polymath

The name Gustave in Pop Culture

• Gustave de Chagny son of Christine Daae in Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Love Never Dies"
• M. Gustave H. main character in The Grand Budapest Hotel