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Ulysses
Ulysses is a Latinized form of the Greek name Odysseus, meaning 'the one who is angry' or 'wrathful.' The name carries connotations of a clever, adventurous, and resilient individual who faces challenges with determination.
Key Stats
| Total births | 18,680 |
| Gender | Male (72% / 28%) |
| Peak year | 1999 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
FL — 23%TX — 22%GA — 19%IL — 19%NY — 17%
Notable People
Ulysses S. Grant (18th President of the United States during the Civil War) · Ulysses Moore (Fictional character in children's book series by Pierdomenico Baccalario) · Ulysses (Hero in Homer's epic poem *The Odyssey*) · Ulysses Dove (American choreographer and dancer) · Ulysses S. Grant III (American businessman and politician)
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