Richard vs Ulysses

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Boy #1,291 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"difficult journey"

Origin: Greek

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Richard Rank #232

Ulysses Rank #1,291

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1291 for Ulysses.

Is Richard or Ulysses more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Ulysses at #1291 in the United States.

What do Richard and Ulysses mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Ulysses boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Ulysses is primarily a boy name.