Ulysses vs Bailey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ulysses

Boy #1,291 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"difficult journey"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,270 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"outer wall of a castle (bailey)"

Origin: Old French

English American Scottish

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Ulysses Rank #1,291

Bailey Rank #1,270

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 vs #1291 for Ulysses.

Is Ulysses or Bailey more popular?

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 compared to Ulysses at #1291 in the United States.

What do Ulysses and Bailey mean?

Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin). Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin).

Are Ulysses and Bailey boy or girl names?

Ulysses is primarily a boy name. Bailey is primarily a boy name.