Gusten

Gusten is a masculine given name and, less commonly, a surname. In Scandinavia, it is typically understood as a diminutive or affectionate form of Gustav and has sometimes been used as a stand-alone given name. The base name Gustav derives from Old Norse Gautr stafr, often interpreted as “staff of the Goths” or, more broadly, “royal staff.” The form Gusten is especially associated with Sweden, where diminutive forms like this have cultural prominence and may appear in birth records as a formal name in their own right.

As a surname, Gusten exists only rarely and is generally found among families of Germanic or Scandinavian origin; it is not tied to a single widespread lineage. In modern use, Gusten appears in Nordic populations and among diaspora communities, though it remains far less common than Gustav or Gösta.

In summary, Gusten is primarily a Scandinavian masculine name linked to Gustav, used as both a diminutive and, in some cases, a formal given name, with occasional, uncommon use as a surname.