Ulysses vs Perry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ulysses

Boy #1,291 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"difficult journey"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pear tree"

Origin: Old English pirige

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Ulysses Rank #1,291

Perry Rank #1,243

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 vs #1291 for Ulysses.

Is Ulysses or Perry more popular?

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 compared to Ulysses at #1291 in the United States.

What do Ulysses and Perry mean?

Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin). Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin).

Are Ulysses and Perry boy or girl names?

Ulysses is primarily a boy name. Perry is primarily a boy name.