Staff of the Geats or Goths
Derived from the Old Norse name Gustaf, combining 'Gautr' (the Geats/Goths) and 'stafr' (staff or support). It has long been a royal name in Sweden, associated with strength and leadership. In the United States, it retains a sophisticated, continental European charm.
About 10 boys were named Gustave in 2025.
Renowned French novelist of 'Madame Bovary'
Engineer and architect of the Eiffel Tower
Influential French Realist painter
Prolific 19th-century French illustrator
The meticulous concierge of the Grand Budapest Hotel · The Grand Budapest Hotel
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
