Ulysses: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A wrathful wanderer returning home at last.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #1055
- Peak
- #272 in 1895
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Ulysses Means
Ulysses is a boy name of English origin. A wrathful wanderer returning home at last.
How Popular Ulysses Is
Ulysses currently ranks #1055 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #272 in 1895. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Ulysses
- Ulysses peaked at #272 in the U.S. in 1895.
- Ulysses is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It draws from ancient mythology and legend.
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Questions About Ulysses
What does Ulysses mean?
Ulysses is a boy name of English origin. A wrathful wanderer returning home at last.
How popular is Ulysses?
Ulysses currently ranks #1055 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #272 in 1895. It has held steady.
Where does Ulysses come from?
Ulysses comes from English roots. Ulysses peaked at #272 in the U.S. in 1895.
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