Giancarlo vs Ulysses

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Giancarlo

Boy #1,407 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Italian Giovanni

Cultural Roots

Italian Italian American Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,407
Total SSA Count
133
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gian, Carlo, GC

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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

Giancarlo Rank #1,407
Ulysses Rank #1,291

Ulysses is more popular, ranked #1291 vs #1407 for Giancarlo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Giancarlo ___

  • Giancarlo Antonio
  • Giancarlo Luca
  • Giancarlo Marco
  • Giancarlo Paolo
  • Giancarlo Francesco
  • Giancarlo Emilio

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 Giancarlo

Alessandro Luca Matteo Valentina Giulia

If you choose Ulysses

Achilles Augustus Penelope Helena Leonidas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Giancarlo or Ulysses more popular?

Ulysses is more popular, ranked #1291 compared to Giancarlo at #1407 in the United States.

What do Giancarlo and Ulysses mean?

Giancarlo means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Italian Giovanni origin). Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin).

Are Giancarlo and Ulysses boy or girl names?

Giancarlo is primarily a boy name. Ulysses is primarily a boy name.

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