Maxton vs Ulysses

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maxton

Boy #1,275 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Macks settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,275
Total SSA Count
154
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Max, Maxi

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Maxton Rank #1,275
Ulysses Rank #1,291

Maxton is more popular, ranked #1275 vs #1291 for Ulysses.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maxton ___

  • Maxton James
  • Maxton Lee
  • Maxton Cole
  • Maxton Reid
  • Maxton Blake
  • Maxton Grant

Ulysses ___

  • Ulysses Grant
  • Ulysses James
  • Ulysses Rex
  • Ulysses Theodore
  • Ulysses Augustine
  • Ulysses Roman

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maxton or Ulysses more popular?

Maxton is more popular, ranked #1275 compared to Ulysses at #1291 in the United States.

What do Maxton and Ulysses mean?

Maxton means "Macks settlement" (Old English origin). Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin).

Are Maxton and Ulysses boy or girl names?

Maxton is primarily a boy name. Ulysses is primarily a boy name.

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