Charlotte 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

Charlotte Rank #4
Ulysses Rank #1,291

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1291 for Ulysses.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Ulysses

Achilles Augustus Penelope Helena Leonidas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Ulysses more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ulysses at #1291 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Ulysses mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin).

Are Charlotte and Ulysses boy or girl names?

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

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