Bailey vs Ulysses

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bailey

Boy #1,270 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"outer wall of a castle (bailey)"

Origin: Old French

English American Scottish

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Boy #1,291 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"difficult journey"

Origin: Greek

Latin Greek American Italian

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Bailey Rank #1,270

Ulysses Rank #1,291

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 vs #1291 for Ulysses.

Is Bailey or Ulysses more popular?

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 compared to Ulysses at #1291 in the United States.

What do Bailey and Ulysses mean?

Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin). Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin).

Are Bailey and Ulysses boy or girl names?

Bailey is primarily a boy name. Ulysses is primarily a boy name.