Ulysses vs Obadiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ulysses

Boy #1,291 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"difficult journey"

Origin: Greek

Latin Greek American Italian

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Boy #1,416 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"servant of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian Puritan American

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Ulysses Rank #1,291

Obadiah Rank #1,416

Ulysses is more popular, ranked #1291 vs #1416 for Obadiah.

Is Ulysses or Obadiah more popular?

Ulysses is more popular, ranked #1291 compared to Obadiah at #1416 in the United States.

What do Ulysses and Obadiah mean?

Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin). Obadiah means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ulysses and Obadiah boy or girl names?

Ulysses is primarily a boy name. Obadiah is primarily a boy name.