Julian vs Ulysses

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julian

Boy #30 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin Julius family name

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Boy #1,291 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"difficult journey"

Origin: Greek

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Julian Rank #30

Ulysses Rank #1,291

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 vs #1291 for Ulysses.

Is Julian or Ulysses more popular?

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Ulysses at #1291 in the United States.

What do Julian and Ulysses mean?

Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin Julius family name origin). Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin).

Are Julian and Ulysses boy or girl names?

Julian is primarily a boy name. Ulysses is primarily a boy name.