Lucius vs Ulysses

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucius

Boy #1,390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,291 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"difficult journey"

Origin: Greek

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Lucius Rank #1,390

Ulysses Rank #1,291

Ulysses is more popular, ranked #1291 vs #1390 for Lucius.

Is Lucius or Ulysses more popular?

Ulysses is more popular, ranked #1291 compared to Lucius at #1390 in the United States.

What do Lucius and Ulysses mean?

Lucius means "light, illumination" (Latin origin). Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin).

Are Lucius and Ulysses boy or girl names?

Lucius is primarily a boy name. Ulysses is primarily a boy name.