Noah 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

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Popularity Comparison

Noah Rank #2
Ulysses Rank #1,291

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1291 for Ulysses.

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

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 Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

If you choose Ulysses

Achilles Augustus Penelope Helena Leonidas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Noah or Ulysses more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Ulysses at #1291 in the United States.

What do Noah and Ulysses mean?

Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin). Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin).

Are Noah and Ulysses boy or girl names?

Noah is primarily a boy name. Ulysses is primarily a boy name.

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