Coast vs Ulysses

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Coast

Boy #1,143 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"land bordering the sea"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,143
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Coa, Coy, Coie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Coast Rank #1,143
Ulysses Rank #1,291

Coast is more popular, ranked #1143 vs #1291 for Ulysses.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Coast ___

  • Coast James
  • Coast River
  • Coast Blue
  • Coast Wilder
  • Coast Finn
  • Coast Sable

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 Coast

River Reef Wilder Bay Sloane

If you choose Ulysses

Achilles Augustus Penelope Helena Leonidas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coast or Ulysses more popular?

Coast is more popular, ranked #1143 compared to Ulysses at #1291 in the United States.

What do Coast and Ulysses mean?

Coast means "land bordering the sea" (Old French origin). Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin).

Are Coast and Ulysses boy or girl names?

Coast is primarily a boy name. Ulysses is primarily a boy name.

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