Ulysses vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ulysses

Boy #1,291 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"difficult journey"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

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Ulysses Rank #1,291

Gus Rank #1,216

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1291 for Ulysses.

Is Ulysses or Gus more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Ulysses at #1291 in the United States.

What do Ulysses and Gus mean?

Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Ulysses and Gus boy or girl names?

Ulysses is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.