Gulliver vs Riff

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

Gulliver Rank #44,489
Riff Rank #44,427

Riff is more popular, ranked #44427 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

Riff ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gulliver

Oliver Sebastian Phineas Atticus Barnaby

If you choose Riff

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gulliver or Riff more popular?

Riff is more popular, ranked #44427 compared to Gulliver at #44489 in the United States.

What do Gulliver and Riff mean?

Gulliver means "glutton" (Old French goulu origin).

Are Gulliver and Riff boy or girl names?

Gulliver is primarily a boy name. Riff is primarily a boy name.

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