Boy Name
Gust
Gust is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Gust is a boy baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Gust often also consider Gustaf.
Gust meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Gust has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Gust as G·U·S·T, with 4 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Gust is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Gust variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Gusta, Guste, Gusty.
- Nicknames: Gust works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Gust with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Gust middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Gustaf, Guss, Gustav, Gustavo, Gustave — full picks on the sibling names for Gust guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Gust? Browse our names like Gust guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Gust
What does the name Gust mean?
Gust has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Gust?
The exact origin of Gust is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Gust?
Gust has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Gust a boy's or girl's name?
Gust is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Gust in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Gust sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Gust?
Names that share Gust's sound and style include Gustaf, Guss, Gustav, Gustavo, Gustave.
What middle names pair well with Gust?
Good middle-name fits for Gust pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Gust is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Gust is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Gust?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Gust share its rhythm without rhyming — Gustaf, Guss, Gustav all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.