Gulliver

Gulliver is a boy's name of English origin meaning “glutton and mouth.” In England & Wales it was given to 3 boys in 2020.

Gulliver at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“glutton and mouth”

About the name Gulliver

Gulliver belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “glutton and mouth” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Gulliver first appears in Social Security records in 2021. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #12778 in 2021, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 5 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Gulliver in US records

First recorded (US)
2021
Best US rank
#12778 in 2021
Peak year
2021
Total since 1880
5

Gulliver in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2079 in 2014
Babies named Gulliver in 2020
3
Total since 1996
55

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Gulliver mean?

Gulliver means “glutton and mouth” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Gulliver a boy or girl name?

Gulliver is a boy name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2020.

What origin is the name Gulliver?

Gulliver comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Gulliver?

Gulliver first appears in US records in 2021. Its best-ever ranking was #12778 in 2021, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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