Bobby vs Ulysses

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bobby

Boy #1,126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,291 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"difficult journey"

Origin: Greek

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Bobby Rank #1,126

Ulysses Rank #1,291

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 vs #1291 for Ulysses.

Is Bobby or Ulysses more popular?

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 compared to Ulysses at #1291 in the United States.

What do Bobby and Ulysses mean?

Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin). Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin).

Are Bobby and Ulysses boy or girl names?

Bobby is primarily a boy name. Ulysses is primarily a boy name.