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The name Gustavo is of Spanish and Portuguese origin and is derived from the Germanic name Gustav, which is composed of the elements "Gaut" meaning "Goth" and "stafr" meaning "staff" or "wand". The name Gustavo can be translated to mean "staff of the Goths," "Gothic staff," or "ruling staff."

Gustavo is a popular name in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries, and it has been used for centuries as a given name. The name is associated with strength, power, and leadership, and it is often given to boys who are expected to become leaders or are born into noble families.

Notable people with the name Gustavo include Argentinean footballer Gustavo Bou, Brazilian tennis player Gustavo Kuerten, Mexican conductor Gustavo Dudamel, and Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi (whose given name was actually Giuseppe Fortunino Francesco Verdi, but who was often called Gustavo by his friends and family).

The name Gustavo is popular in many Spanish-speaking countries, including Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru, and Spain. It is also relatively common in Portugal, Italy, and Brazil.

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