Ulysses vs Gilbert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ulysses

Boy #1,291 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"difficult journey"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

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Ulysses Rank #1,291

Gilbert Rank #1,397

Ulysses is more popular, ranked #1291 vs #1397 for Gilbert.

Is Ulysses or Gilbert more popular?

Ulysses is more popular, ranked #1291 compared to Gilbert at #1397 in the United States.

What do Ulysses and Gilbert mean?

Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin). Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin).

Are Ulysses and Gilbert boy or girl names?

Ulysses is primarily a boy name. Gilbert is primarily a boy name.