Gulliver vs Theodore

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

Gulliver Rank #44,489
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gulliver

Oliver Sebastian Phineas Atticus Barnaby

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gulliver or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Gulliver at #44489 in the United States.

What do Gulliver and Theodore mean?

Gulliver means "glutton" (Old French goulu origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Gulliver and Theodore boy or girl names?

Gulliver is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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