Ulysses vs Derick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ulysses

Boy #1,291 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"difficult journey"

Origin: Greek

Latin Greek American Italian

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Boy #1,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English German American Dutch

8 High Risk

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Ulysses Rank #1,291

Derick Rank #1,436

Ulysses is more popular, ranked #1291 vs #1436 for Derick.

Is Ulysses or Derick more popular?

Ulysses is more popular, ranked #1291 compared to Derick at #1436 in the United States.

What do Ulysses and Derick mean?

Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Ulysses and Derick boy or girl names?

Ulysses is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.