Dezire 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

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Popularity Comparison

Dezire Rank #5,809
Gulliver Rank #44,489

Dezire is more popular, ranked #5809 vs #44489 for Gulliver.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dezire ___

  • Dezire Marie
  • Dezire Renee
  • Dezire Lynn
  • Dezire Rose
  • Dezire Nicole
  • Dezire Elaine

Gulliver ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dezire

Destiny Desire Jaylen Malik Tamara

If you choose Gulliver

Oliver Sebastian Phineas Atticus Barnaby

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dezire or Gulliver more popular?

Dezire is more popular, ranked #5809 compared to Gulliver at #44489 in the United States.

What do Dezire and Gulliver mean?

Dezire means "desired, longed for" (Latin origin). Gulliver means "glutton" (Old French goulu origin).

Are Dezire and Gulliver boy or girl names?

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

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