Ross vs Ulysses

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ross

Boy #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #1,291 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"difficult journey"

Origin: Greek

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Ross Rank #1,362

Ulysses Rank #1,291

Ulysses is more popular, ranked #1291 vs #1362 for Ross.

Is Ross or Ulysses more popular?

Ulysses is more popular, ranked #1291 compared to Ross at #1362 in the United States.

What do Ross and Ulysses mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin).

Are Ross and Ulysses boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Ulysses is primarily a boy name.