Percy vs Ulysses

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Percy

Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

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Boy #1,291 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"difficult journey"

Origin: Greek

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Percy Rank #1,256

Ulysses Rank #1,291

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 vs #1291 for Ulysses.

Is Percy or Ulysses more popular?

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 compared to Ulysses at #1291 in the United States.

What do Percy and Ulysses mean?

Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin). Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin).

Are Percy and Ulysses boy or girl names?

Percy is primarily a boy name. Ulysses is primarily a boy name.