Amelia vs Ulysses

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ulysses

Boy #1,291 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"difficult journey"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Latin Greek American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,291
Total SSA Count
152
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Uly, Lee

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ulysses Rank #1,291

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1291 for Ulysses.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Ulysses ___

  • Ulysses Grant
  • Ulysses James
  • Ulysses Rex
  • Ulysses Theodore
  • Ulysses Augustine
  • Ulysses Roman

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ulysses

Achilles Augustus Penelope Helena Leonidas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ulysses more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ulysses at #1291 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ulysses mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Ulysses boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Ulysses is primarily a boy name.

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