Ulysses vs Ross

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ulysses

Boy #1,291 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"difficult journey"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Ulysses Rank #1,291

Ross Rank #1,362

Ulysses is more popular, ranked #1291 vs #1362 for Ross.

Is Ulysses or Ross more popular?

Ulysses is more popular, ranked #1291 compared to Ross at #1362 in the United States.

What do Ulysses and Ross mean?

Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin). Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ulysses and Ross boy or girl names?

Ulysses is primarily a boy name. Ross is primarily a boy name.