Ulysses vs Elmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ulysses

Boy #1,291 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"difficult journey"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

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Ulysses Rank #1,291

Elmer Rank #1,169

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #1291 for Ulysses.

Is Ulysses or Elmer more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Ulysses at #1291 in the United States.

What do Ulysses and Elmer mean?

Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Ulysses and Elmer boy or girl names?

Ulysses is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.