What does the name Ulysses mean?

The name Ulysses means "Trojan war hero Odysseus".

What is the origin of the name Ulysses?

Ulysses is a name of Latin origin.

In 2023, 152 babies were named Ulysses in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Ulysses is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 152 →

All-Time Total: 17,639

Peak Year: 1999

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."

Boy names closely related to Ulysses

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Girl names closely related to Ulysses

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Names with similar meaning to Ulysses

Ulises

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