Sidney vs Ulysses

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sidney

Boy #1,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Saint Denis"

Origin: Anglo-Norman French

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Boy #1,291 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"difficult journey"

Origin: Greek

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Sidney Rank #1,374

Ulysses Rank #1,291

Ulysses is more popular, ranked #1291 vs #1374 for Sidney.

Is Sidney or Ulysses more popular?

Ulysses is more popular, ranked #1291 compared to Sidney at #1374 in the United States.

What do Sidney and Ulysses mean?

Sidney means "from Saint Denis" (Anglo-Norman French origin). Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin).

Are Sidney and Ulysses boy or girl names?

Sidney is primarily a boy name. Ulysses is primarily a boy name.