Ulysses
yoo-LISS-ees,
YOO-lih-sees
US Popularity:2493
Origin:Latin
Other Origin(s):Greek
Meaning:From Odysseus; Wrathful, full of anger
What do American history buffs, adventurers, and literary enthusiasts have in common, you might ask? Well, one thing they surely agree on is the unique wonder of the name Ulysses. Ulysses is a boy’s name that means "wrathful" or "full of anger." It is the Latin version of Odysseus, a Greek name and titular character of Homer's Greek epic poem Odyssey. This boy's name was popularized by the Irish author James Joyce, whose genre-defining novel Ulysses is considered one of the greatest books ever written. Ulysses also came to attention when Ulysses Grant became the 18th president of the United States.
Famous People Named Ulysses
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Ulysses S. GrantUnited States President
How Popular Is The Name Ulysses?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Ulysses is currently #1602 on The Bump
Boy:Ulysses is currently #890 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Ulysses is currently #2493 in U.S. births
Boy:Ulysses is currently #1191 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1191
in 2023
- 76
from 2022
Sources
Name Doctor, Ulysses
Behind the Name, Ulysses, June 2023
Online Etymology Dictionary, Odysseus, August 2019
Britannica, Ulysses, December 2023
Britannica, Ulysses S. Grant, December 2023
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