Ulysses

Boy's name

Ulysses is a Latinized form of the Greek name Odysseus, which is derived from the Greek word "odyssomai" meaning "to hate" or "to be wroth."

Meaning Trojan war hero Odysseus
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 152
Peak year 1999

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Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Ulysses S. Grant - 18th US President, Civil War general.
  • Ulysses Guimarães - Brazilian politician, democracy advocate.
  • Ulysses Kay - American composer, conductor, educator.
  • Ulysses Dove - Choreographer, known for contemporary dance works.
  • Ulysses Llanez - American soccer player, plays for Heerenveen.
  • Ulysses Currie - Maryland politician, state senator.
  • Ulysses Bridgeman - Former NBA player, entrepreneur.
  • Ulysses Doss - American football player, played for the Steelers.
  • Ulysses Ricci - Italian painter, known for abstract art.
  • Ulysses Williams - Gospel singer, founder of the Gospel Jubilators.

Brothers for Ulysses

Boy names closely related to Ulysses

Salvador Maximiliano Damian Emiliano Giovanny Jovanny Geovanni Ulises

Sisters for Ulysses

Girl names closely related to Ulysses

Kassandra Dayanara Yadira Paloma Dalilah Yesenia Esmeralda Casandra

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Ulysses

Ulises

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