Gulliver vs Malu

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malu

Girl #5,304 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful, calm, shelter"

Origin: Hawaiian/Polynesian

Cultural Roots

Brazilian Portuguese Hawaiian Pacific Islander

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,304
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mal

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Gulliver Rank #44,489
Malu Rank #5,304

Malu is more popular, ranked #5304 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

Malu ___

  • Malu Sophia
  • Malu Isabela
  • Malu Clara
  • Malu Beatriz
  • Malu Valentina
  • Malu Cecília

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Malu

Bento Luana Cauã Iara Mateus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gulliver or Malu more popular?

Malu is more popular, ranked #5304 compared to Gulliver at #44489 in the United States.

What do Gulliver and Malu mean?

Gulliver means "glutton" (Old French goulu origin). Malu means "peaceful, calm, shelter" (Hawaiian/Polynesian origin).

Are Gulliver and Malu boy or girl names?

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

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