Ulysses vs Wiley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ulysses

Boy #1,291 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"difficult journey"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,162 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute, crafty"

Origin: Old English

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Ulysses Rank #1,291

Wiley Rank #1,162

Wiley is more popular, ranked #1162 vs #1291 for Ulysses.

Is Ulysses or Wiley more popular?

Wiley is more popular, ranked #1162 compared to Ulysses at #1291 in the United States.

What do Ulysses and Wiley mean?

Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin). Wiley means "resolute, crafty" (Old English origin).

Are Ulysses and Wiley boy or girl names?

Ulysses is primarily a boy name. Wiley is primarily a boy name.