West vs Ulysses

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,291 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"difficult journey"

Origin: Greek

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West Rank #1,339

Ulysses Rank #1,291

Ulysses is more popular, ranked #1291 vs #1339 for West.

Is West or Ulysses more popular?

Ulysses is more popular, ranked #1291 compared to West at #1339 in the United States.

What do West and Ulysses mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin).

Are West and Ulysses boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Ulysses is primarily a boy name.