Noah vs Ulyses

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Noah

Boy #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"motion, wandering"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2
Total SSA Count: 20,337
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Mateo Jeremiah Lorenzo Mason

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Ulyses

Boy #16,288 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #16,288
Total SSA Count: 7
Nicknames: Uly, Ulys, Ulysy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Noah Rank #2

Ulyses Rank #16,288

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #16288 for Ulyses.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Noah ___

Noah James
Noah Alexander
Noah William
Noah Thomas
Noah Oliver
Noah Henry

Ulyses ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Noah or Ulyses more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Ulyses at #16288 in the United States.

What do Noah and Ulyses mean?

Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Noah and Ulyses boy or girl names?

Noah is primarily a boy name. Ulyses is primarily a boy name.

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