Ulyses
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Meaning & Origin
Ulyses is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Ulyses often also consider Anyis, Worthington, Kinglee .
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Ulyses first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 843 babies have been named Ulyses in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ulyses is past its peak , currently ranked #16,288 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,288
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Ulyses
Ulyses is a boy name .
Ulyses is currently ranked #16,288 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ulyses include Uly, Ulys, Ulysy, Ulysie, Ulie, and Ulykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Ulyses include Ulysses . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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