Ulysses vs Bobby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ulysses

Boy #1,291 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"difficult journey"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

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Ulysses Rank #1,291

Bobby Rank #1,126

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 vs #1291 for Ulysses.

Is Ulysses or Bobby more popular?

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 compared to Ulysses at #1291 in the United States.

What do Ulysses and Bobby mean?

Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin). Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin).

Are Ulysses and Bobby boy or girl names?

Ulysses is primarily a boy name. Bobby is primarily a boy name.