Caris vs Gulliver

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gulliver

Boy #44,489 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"glutton"

Origin: Old French goulu

Cultural Roots

English American Literary

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44,489
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gully, Gull, Gulliver

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Caris Rank #5,692
Gulliver Rank #44,489

Caris is more popular, ranked #5692 vs #44489 for Gulliver.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Caris ___

  • Caris Mae
  • Caris Elise
  • Caris Jane
  • Caris Faye
  • Caris Lynn
  • Caris Wren

Gulliver ___

  • Gulliver James
  • Gulliver William
  • Gulliver Thomas
  • Gulliver Henry
  • Gulliver Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Caris

Rhys Gwen Arwen Bronwen Seren

If you choose Gulliver

Oliver Sebastian Phineas Atticus Barnaby

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caris or Gulliver more popular?

Caris is more popular, ranked #5692 compared to Gulliver at #44489 in the United States.

What do Caris and Gulliver mean?

Caris means "love" (Welsh origin). Gulliver means "glutton" (Old French goulu origin).

Are Caris and Gulliver boy or girl names?

Caris is primarily a girl name. Gulliver is primarily a boy name.

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