Ulysses vs Marquis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ulysses

Boy #1,291 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"difficult journey"

Origin: Greek

Latin Greek American Italian

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,472 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lord of the marches, borderlord"

Origin: Old French

African American American French

15 High Risk

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Ulysses Rank #1,291

Marquis Rank #1,472

Ulysses is more popular, ranked #1291 vs #1472 for Marquis.

Is Ulysses or Marquis more popular?

Ulysses is more popular, ranked #1291 compared to Marquis at #1472 in the United States.

What do Ulysses and Marquis mean?

Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin). Marquis means "lord of the marches, borderlord" (Old French origin).

Are Ulysses and Marquis boy or girl names?

Ulysses is primarily a boy name. Marquis is primarily a boy name.