Ulysses vs Gerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ulysses

Boy #1,291 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"difficult journey"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Ulysses Rank #1,291

Gerald Rank #1,168

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1291 for Ulysses.

Is Ulysses or Gerald more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Ulysses at #1291 in the United States.

What do Ulysses and Gerald mean?

Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Ulysses and Gerald boy or girl names?

Ulysses is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.