Ulysses vs Monroe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ulysses

Boy #1,291 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"difficult journey"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,282 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the mouth of the Roe river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Ulysses Rank #1,291

Monroe Rank #1,282

Monroe is more popular, ranked #1282 vs #1291 for Ulysses.

Is Ulysses or Monroe more popular?

Monroe is more popular, ranked #1282 compared to Ulysses at #1291 in the United States.

What do Ulysses and Monroe mean?

Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin). Monroe means "from the mouth of the Roe river" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ulysses and Monroe boy or girl names?

Ulysses is primarily a boy name. Monroe is primarily a boy name.