Ulysses vs Lucius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ulysses

Boy #1,291 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"difficult journey"

Origin: Greek

Latin Greek American Italian

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin

Roman English Italian Spanish

✓ All Clear

Ulysses Rank #1,291

Lucius Rank #1,390

Ulysses is more popular, ranked #1291 vs #1390 for Lucius.

Is Ulysses or Lucius more popular?

Ulysses is more popular, ranked #1291 compared to Lucius at #1390 in the United States.

What do Ulysses and Lucius mean?

Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin). Lucius means "light, illumination" (Latin origin).

Are Ulysses and Lucius boy or girl names?

Ulysses is primarily a boy name. Lucius is primarily a boy name.