Kaius 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

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Popularity Comparison

Kaius Rank #1,137
Ulysses Rank #1,291

Kaius is more popular, ranked #1137 vs #1291 for Ulysses.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kaius ___

  • Kaius Alexander
  • Kaius James
  • Kaius Elliot
  • Kaius Arthur
  • Kaius Reid
  • Kaius Finn

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 Kaius

Callum Leona Aurora Finn Cassius

If you choose Ulysses

Achilles Augustus Penelope Helena Leonidas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaius or Ulysses more popular?

Kaius is more popular, ranked #1137 compared to Ulysses at #1291 in the United States.

What do Kaius and Ulysses mean?

Kaius means "rejoice, be glad" (Latin origin). Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin).

Are Kaius and Ulysses boy or girl names?

Kaius is primarily a boy name. Ulysses is primarily a boy name.

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