Ulysses vs Nova

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ulysses

Boy #1,291 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"difficult journey"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Ulysses Rank #1,291

Nova Rank #1,180

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 vs #1291 for Ulysses.

Is Ulysses or Nova more popular?

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 compared to Ulysses at #1291 in the United States.

What do Ulysses and Nova mean?

Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin). Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin).

Are Ulysses and Nova boy or girl names?

Ulysses is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a boy name.