Olivia 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

Olivia Rank #1
Ulysses Rank #1,291

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1291 for Ulysses.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

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 Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

If you choose Ulysses

Achilles Augustus Penelope Helena Leonidas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Ulysses more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Ulysses at #1291 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Ulysses mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin).

Are Olivia and Ulysses boy or girl names?

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

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