Ulysses vs Willie

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 #1,376 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American Scottish

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Ulysses Rank #1,291

Willie Rank #1,376

Ulysses is more popular, ranked #1291 vs #1376 for Willie.

Is Ulysses or Willie more popular?

Ulysses is more popular, ranked #1291 compared to Willie at #1376 in the United States.

What do Ulysses and Willie mean?

Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin). Willie means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Ulysses and Willie boy or girl names?

Ulysses is primarily a boy name. Willie is primarily a boy name.