Ulysses
- Meaning
- Wrathful
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What does Ulysses mean?
Ulysses means “wrathful”.
As a form of Odysseus, Ulysses is associated with the meaning “wrathful”. It is recorded in Greek and Latin naming traditions.
Nicknames & variations
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How popular is Ulysses?
United States · 2025Explore how often Ulysses is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #1,201 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Ulysses
- 169 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 11.2% More than 2024
Ulysses over time
United States · Boys
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #1,201 | 169 |
| 2024 | Boys | #1,294 | 152 |
| 2023 | Boys | #1,191 | 170 |
| 2022 | Boys | #1,118 | 191 |
| 2021 | Boys | #1,134 | 180 |
| 2020 | Boys | #1,068 | 188 |
| 2019 | Boys | #1,022 | 204 |
| 2018 | Boys | #1,138 | 170 |
| 2017 | Boys | #1,190 | 157 |
| 2016 | Boys | #1,273 | 144 |
| 2015 | Boys | #1,085 | 181 |
| 2014 | Boys | #1,109 | 173 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Ulysses
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Ulises
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Wrathful
Shares the recorded meaning “wrathful” with Ulysses.
Oliver
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Elf army; ancestor's relic; olive tree
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Theodore
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Gift of God
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Lucas
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Man from Lucania
Shares an origin with Ulysses.
Elias
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Yahweh is God
Shares an origin with Ulysses.
Sebastian
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Person from ancient city of Sebastia, venerable
Shares an origin with Ulysses.
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