Mitsu 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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mitsu Rank #67,656
Ulysses Rank #1,291

Ulysses is more popular, ranked #1291 vs #67656 for Mitsu.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mitsu ___

  • Mitsu Yuki
  • Mitsu Hana
  • Mitsu Mae
  • Mitsu Lily

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 Mitsu

Hana Sora Yuki Kenji Ren

If you choose Ulysses

Achilles Augustus Penelope Helena Leonidas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mitsu or Ulysses more popular?

Ulysses is more popular, ranked #1291 compared to Mitsu at #67656 in the United States.

What do Mitsu and Ulysses mean?

Mitsu means "honey; nectar" (Japanese origin). Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin).

Are Mitsu and Ulysses boy or girl names?

Mitsu is primarily a girl name. Ulysses is primarily a boy name.

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