Gulliver vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gulliver Rank #44,489
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #44489 for Gulliver.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gulliver ___

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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gulliver

Oliver Sebastian Phineas Atticus Barnaby

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gulliver or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Gulliver at #44489 in the United States.

What do Gulliver and James mean?

Gulliver means "glutton" (Old French goulu origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gulliver and James boy or girl names?

Gulliver is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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