Gulliver

Irish

"glutton"

Gulliver Origin and Meaning

The name Gulliver is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "glutton".

Gulliver is an obscure Gaelic surname known almost solely through its literary Travels until actor Gary Oldman used it for his son, instantly transforming it into a lively option. British actors Damian Lewis, of Homeland, and Helen McCrory also have a son named Gulliver.

Gulliver Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1853 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Gulliver

• 1853 Nameberry 2025

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Famous People Named Gulliver

• Gulliver William McGrath Australian actor
• Kevin Gullifer "Gulliver" Smith Australian singer,songwriter
• Gulliver Ralston English musician and academic
• Gulliver Flynn Oldman (b. 1997) son of actor Gary Oldman
• Gulliver Lewis (b. 2007) son of British actors Damian Lewis and Helen McCrory

The name Gulliver in Pop Culture

• "Gulliver's Travels " classic book by Jonathan Swift about main character Lemuel Gulliver
• Gulliver Toscanni main character in anime "Gulliver Boy"
• Gulliver a talking raven in the German animated series "Benjamin Bluemchen"
• Gulliver a seagull character and sailor in the Animal Crossing video games