Gerald vs Ulysses

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerald

Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,291 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"difficult journey"

Origin: Greek

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Gerald Rank #1,168

Ulysses Rank #1,291

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1291 for Ulysses.

Is Gerald or Ulysses more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Ulysses at #1291 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Ulysses mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin).

Are Gerald and Ulysses boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Ulysses is primarily a boy name.