Gustavo Dunphy

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Gustavo Dunphy — Germanic
38K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Gustavo Dunphy is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Gustavo is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. Gustavo is the Latinate form of a Germanic male given name with respective prevalence in Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian. It is derived from Gustav /ˈɡʊstɑːv/, also spelled Gustaf, a Swedish name, likely from Slavic Gostislav. The surname Dunphy: Chris Dunphy (born 1950), Football (Soccer) Chairman Don Dunphy (1908–1998), American broadcaster Éamon Dunphy (born 1945), Irish footballer and broadcaster Fran Dunphy (born 1948), American basketball coach Jack Dunphy (1914–1992), American author Jerry Dunphy (1921–2002), American broadcaster Jessica Dunphy (born 1984), American actress Kristen Dunphy, Australian television screenwriter and producer Larry Dunphy (born 1952), American politician Melissa Dunphy (born 1980), Australian-American classical composer Michelle Dunphy, American politician from Maine Myles and Milo Dunphy (1928–1996). Gustavo is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 38K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Gustavo reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Gustavo

Germanic

Gustavo is the Latinate form of a Germanic male given name with respective prevalence in Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian. It is derived from Gustav /ˈɡʊstɑːv/, also spelled Gustaf, a Swedish name, likely from Slavic Gostislav.

Surname: Dunphy

Irish

Chris Dunphy (born 1950), Football (Soccer) Chairman Don Dunphy (1908–1998), American broadcaster Éamon Dunphy (born 1945), Irish footballer and broadcaster Fran Dunphy (born 1948), American basketball coach Jack Dunphy (1914–1992), American author Jerry Dunphy (1921–2002), American broadcaster Jessica Dunphy (born 1984), American actress Kristen Dunphy, Australian television screenwriter and producer Larry Dunphy (born 1952), American politician Melissa Dunphy (born 1980), Australian-American classical composer Michelle Dunphy, American politician from Maine Myles and Milo Dunphy (1928–1996).

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Gustavo is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 50%
United Kingdom 29%
Australia 11%
Canada 11%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Gustavo by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Gustavo Dunphy

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Gustavo Dunphy:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Gustavo?
The first name Gustavo originates from Germanic. Gustavo is the Latinate form of a Germanic male given name with respective prevalence in Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian. It is derived from Gustav /ˈɡʊstɑːv/, also spelled Gustaf, a Swedish name, likely from Slavic Gostislav.
When was Gustavo most popular?
The name Gustavo reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Dunphy?
The surname Dunphy originates from Irish. Chris Dunphy (born 1950), Football (Soccer) Chairman Don Dunphy (1908–1998), American broadcaster Éamon Dunphy (born 1945), Irish footballer and broadcaster Fran Dunphy (born 1948), American basketball coach Jack Dunphy (1914–1992), American author Jerry Dunphy (1921–2002), American broadcaster Jessica Dunphy (born 1984), American actress Kristen Dunphy, Australian television screenwriter and producer Larry Dunphy (born 1952), American politician Melissa Dunphy (born 1980), Australian-American classical composer Michelle Dunphy, American politician from Maine Myles and Milo Dunphy (1928–1996).
What are the origins of the name Gustavo Dunphy?
The name Gustavo Dunphy combines two different traditions: the first name Gustavo has Germanic roots, while the surname Dunphy originates from Irish.
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