Gust is of Scandinavian origin, meaning 'great'. It is derived from the Old Norse word 'gustr', which translates to 'powerful' or 'mighty'. The name was popular among Vikings and has been used in Scandinavia for centuries. While it is less commonly heard today outside of Scandinavia, Gust remains a strong and distinctive name choice.
The name Gust had a relatively popular start with over 20 births each year from 1880 to 1885. However, popularity began to decline significantly from 1886 onwards, with some years showing as low as 5 births (1977). The total number of births recorded between 1880 and 1984 is 1871.