Ulysses vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ulysses

Boy #1,291 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"difficult journey"

Origin: Greek

Latin Greek American Italian

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the sea"

Origin: Welsh (Meurig)

Welsh English American

8 High Risk

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Ulysses Rank #1,291

Merrick Rank #1,219

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1291 for Ulysses.

Is Ulysses or Merrick more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Ulysses at #1291 in the United States.

What do Ulysses and Merrick mean?

Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Ulysses and Merrick boy or girl names?

Ulysses is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.