Milton vs Ulysses

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Popularity Comparison

Milton Rank #1,429
Ulysses Rank #1,291

Ulysses is more popular, ranked #1291 vs #1429 for Milton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Milton ___

  • Milton James
  • Milton Edward
  • Milton Charles
  • Milton Henry
  • Milton Robert
  • Milton Thomas

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 Milton

Florence Eleanor Clifford Mabel Edith

If you choose Ulysses

Achilles Augustus Penelope Helena Leonidas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milton or Ulysses more popular?

Ulysses is more popular, ranked #1291 compared to Milton at #1429 in the United States.

What do Milton and Ulysses mean?

Milton means "mill town, settlement by the mill" (Old English origin). Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin).

Are Milton and Ulysses boy or girl names?

Milton is primarily a boy name. Ulysses is primarily a boy name.

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