Ulysses vs Willie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Willie

Boy #1,376 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,376
Total SSA Count
137
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Will

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Popularity Comparison

Ulysses Rank #1,291
Willie Rank #1,376

Ulysses is more popular, ranked #1291 vs #1376 for Willie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ulysses ___

  • Ulysses Grant
  • Ulysses James
  • Ulysses Rex
  • Ulysses Theodore
  • Ulysses Augustine
  • Ulysses Roman

Willie ___

  • Willie James
  • Willie Ray
  • Willie Dean
  • Willie Scott
  • Willie Lee
  • Willie Earl

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Ulysses

Achilles Augustus Penelope Helena Leonidas

If you choose Willie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ulysses or Willie more popular?

Ulysses is more popular, ranked #1291 compared to Willie at #1376 in the United States.

What do Ulysses and Willie mean?

Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin). Willie means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Ulysses and Willie boy or girl names?

Ulysses is primarily a boy name. Willie is primarily a boy name.

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