Ulysses vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ulysses

Boy #1,291 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"difficult journey"

Origin: Greek

Latin Greek American Italian

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Ulysses Rank #1,291

Gary Rank #1,133

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1291 for Ulysses.

Is Ulysses or Gary more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Ulysses at #1291 in the United States.

What do Ulysses and Gary mean?

Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Ulysses and Gary boy or girl names?

Ulysses is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.