Gilbert vs Ulysses

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gilbert

Boy #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

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Boy #1,291 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"difficult journey"

Origin: Greek

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Ulysses Rank #1,291

Ulysses is more popular, ranked #1291 vs #1397 for Gilbert.

Is Gilbert or Ulysses more popular?

Ulysses is more popular, ranked #1291 compared to Gilbert at #1397 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Ulysses mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin).

Are Gilbert and Ulysses boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Ulysses is primarily a boy name.