Boy name
Gustaf name meaning
“Staff of the Geats”
Gustaf means “staff of the Geats” in its traditional explanation. This Swedish spelling of Gustav is linked to the Old Norse elements Gautr and stafr, meaning “staff” or “support.” Used as a boy’s name in Türkiye, it has a historical association with Swedish kings named Gustaf.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- Rare
What does Gustaf mean?
Staff of the Geats
In Turkish: Götlerin asası, dayanağı
Gustaf is an established Swedish name with a long history of royal use. The staff in its traditional interpretation can evoke both physical support and a symbol of authority. Gustav and Gustave belong to the same name family, although competing etymologies mean the traditional meaning is not universally accepted.
Origin of the name Gustaf
Swedish Gustaf is a spelling variant of Gustav, traditionally explained through Old Norse Gautr, “Geat,” and stafr, “staff, support.” An alternative explanation connects the name with the Slavic name Gostislav.
| Linguistic origin | European languages |
|---|---|
| Is Gustaf in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | G |
How to pronounce Gustaf
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɡustaf/ |
Is Gustaf a boy’s name?
Yes, Gustaf is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Gustaf does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Gustaf
Names with related meanings
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- Aslan♂Lion
- Aybars♂Compound of moon and leopard
- Hamza♂Lion
- Yaman♂Formidable, tough
- Kadir♂Capable
- Metin♂Firm
- Batuhan♂Steadfast khan
- Egemen♂Sovereign, independent in exercising authority
- Alpaslan♂Valiant lion
- Yavuz♂Stern, formidable
- Berkay♂A name combining firmness and moon imagery
FAQ about the name Gustaf
What is the meaning of Gustaf?
Gustaf means “Staff of the Geats”. Swedish Gustaf is a spelling variant of Gustav, traditionally explained through Old Norse Gautr, “Geat,” and stafr, “staff, support.” An alternative explanation connects the name with the Slavic name Gostislav.
Is Gustaf a boy’s name?
Yes, Gustaf is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Gustaf in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Gustaf nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Gustaf?
Gustaf is of European languages origin.
How many syllables does Gustaf have?
Gustaf has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Gustaf?
Gustaf does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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