Ulysses vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ulysses

Boy #1,291 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"difficult journey"

Origin: Greek

Latin Greek American Italian

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Ulysses Rank #1,291

Hiram Rank #1,768

Ulysses is more popular, ranked #1291 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Ulysses or Hiram more popular?

Ulysses is more popular, ranked #1291 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Ulysses and Hiram mean?

Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ulysses and Hiram boy or girl names?

Ulysses is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.