Ulysses

Ulysses is a Greek/Latin boy's name. The Latin form of Odysseus, the hero of Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey". Symbolizes journey, adventure, and wisdom.

How popular is Ulysses in the United States?

In 2024, 152 boys in the United States were named Ulysses, making it the 1,291st most popular boy's name that year.

Its position has held steady, at 1,109th a decade earlier.

Its busiest year on record was 1999, with 272 births.

Records for Ulysses go back to 1880, and 18,509 babies have been given the name since.

What Ulysses means and where it comes from

The Latin form of Odysseus, the hero of Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey". Symbolizes journey, adventure, and wisdom.

Ulysses is of Greek/Latin origin, described as literary in style.

Is Ulysses a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 152 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ulysses mean?

The Latin form of Odysseus, the hero of Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey". Symbolizes journey, adventure, and wisdom.

Where does the name Ulysses come from?

Ulysses is of Greek/Latin origin, and is usually described as literary in style.

How popular is Ulysses in the United States?

In 2024, 152 boys in the United States were named Ulysses, making it the 1,291st most popular boy's name that year.

Is Ulysses a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 152 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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