Ulysses
yoo-LISS-eez
Popularity
#1291
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Greek
Total Births
18,509
Peak Year
#272 in 1999
First Recorded
1880
Style
Mythological, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Latin form of the Greek name Odysseus, meaning "wrathful" or "to hate".
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Ulysses S. Grant
18th President of the United States
Spelling Variations
Personality Traits
Want to explore Ulysses further?
Get personalized name suggestions or dive deep into the cultural history of Ulysses.
More Names to Explore
View allTheodore
Greek
Meaning
Theodore is a Greek name meaning 'gift of God'. It is derived from the Greek words 'theos' (god) and 'doron' (gift).
Alexander
Greek
Meaning
Alexander means 'defending warrior' or 'helper of mankind'. It comes from the Greek name Alexandros.
Luke
Greek
Meaning
Luke is an English name derived from the Greek name Loukas, meaning 'from Lucania'. Lucania was a region in ancient Italy.