Immanuel vs Ulysses

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Immanuel

Boy #1,210 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God is with us"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian Ethiopian German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,210
Total SSA Count
167
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Manny, Imani, Manu

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Immanuel Rank #1,210
Ulysses Rank #1,291

Immanuel is more popular, ranked #1210 vs #1291 for Ulysses.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Immanuel ___

  • Immanuel David
  • Immanuel Joseph
  • Immanuel Aaron
  • Immanuel James
  • Immanuel Elijah
  • Immanuel Michael

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 Immanuel

Ezekiel Solomon Miriam Deborah Nathaniel

If you choose Ulysses

Achilles Augustus Penelope Helena Leonidas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Immanuel or Ulysses more popular?

Immanuel is more popular, ranked #1210 compared to Ulysses at #1291 in the United States.

What do Immanuel and Ulysses mean?

Immanuel means "God is with us" (Hebrew origin). Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin).

Are Immanuel and Ulysses boy or girl names?

Immanuel is primarily a boy name. Ulysses is primarily a boy name.

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