Ulysses

Pronunciation: [ y-ool-IHS-eez ]

Girl Name #67,810 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Ulysses is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced y-ool-IHS-eez.

Parents who love the name Ulysses often also consider Ula, Ulysses, Ulla .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #67,810
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Uly Ulyie Ulysie Ulysy

Also a Boy Name

Ulysses is also used as a boy name, ranked #1291.

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Similar Names

Ula Ulysses Ulla Ulysees Ulma Ulyses Ulysse Ulis

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ulysses

Is Ulysses a boy or girl name?

Ulysses is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #67810. As a boy name, it is ranked #1291. Ulysses is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Ulysses?

Ulysses is pronounced y-ool-IHS-eez.

How popular is the name Ulysses?

Ulysses is currently ranked #67810 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Ulysses?

Common nicknames for Ulysses include Uly, Ulyie, Ulysie, and Ulysy.

Is Ulysses a common or rare name?

Ulysses is an uncommon name, ranked #67810 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Ulysses

Ulysses is a girl name .

Is Ulysses a boy or girl name? Ulysses is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #67,810 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,291. Ulysses is more commonly used as a boy name.

Ulysses is currently ranked #67,810 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Ulysses include Uly, Ulyie, Ulysie, and Ulysy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.