Elvis vs Ulysses

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elvis

Boy #1,171 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"all wise (from Norse Alviss)"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,171
Total SSA Count
177
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
El

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Elvis Rank #1,171
Ulysses Rank #1,291

Elvis is more popular, ranked #1171 vs #1291 for Ulysses.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elvis ___

  • Elvis Aaron
  • Elvis James
  • Elvis Ray
  • Elvis Dean
  • Elvis Lee
  • Elvis Wayne

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 Elvis

Johnny Jerry Waylon Dolly Patsy

If you choose Ulysses

Achilles Augustus Penelope Helena Leonidas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elvis or Ulysses more popular?

Elvis is more popular, ranked #1171 compared to Ulysses at #1291 in the United States.

What do Elvis and Ulysses mean?

Elvis means "all wise (from Norse Alviss)" (Old Norse origin). Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin).

Are Elvis and Ulysses boy or girl names?

Elvis is primarily a boy name. Ulysses is primarily a boy name.

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