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Ulysses

male

Meaning

"Wrathful; Hated"

Latin form of Odysseus, a classical name with debated meaning and strong literary and mythological associations.

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Popularity History of Ulysses

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1291Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#1291

Ulysses was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-96

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Ulysses Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Ulysses.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Ulysses

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Quick Facts

OriginLatin, Greek
Syllables3
Length7 letters

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