Ulysses vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ulysses

Boy #1,291 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"difficult journey"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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Ulysses Rank #1,291

Anson Rank #1,396

Ulysses is more popular, ranked #1291 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Ulysses or Anson more popular?

Ulysses is more popular, ranked #1291 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Ulysses and Anson mean?

Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Ulysses and Anson boy or girl names?

Ulysses is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.