Ulysses vs Perseus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ulysses

Boy #1,291 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"difficult journey"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,293 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ravager, one who destroys"

Origin: Greek

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Ulysses Rank #1,291

Perseus Rank #1,293

Ulysses is more popular, ranked #1291 vs #1293 for Perseus.

Is Ulysses or Perseus more popular?

Ulysses is more popular, ranked #1291 compared to Perseus at #1293 in the United States.

What do Ulysses and Perseus mean?

Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin). Perseus means "ravager, one who destroys" (Greek origin).

Are Ulysses and Perseus boy or girl names?

Ulysses is primarily a boy name. Perseus is primarily a boy name.