Ulysses vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ulysses

Boy #1,291 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"difficult journey"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Ulysses Rank #1,291

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1291 for Ulysses.

Is Ulysses or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Ulysses at #1291 in the United States.

What do Ulysses and Gideon mean?

Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ulysses and Gideon boy or girl names?

Ulysses is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.