Ulysses - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Ulysses \u-lysses, ul(ys)-ses\ is pronounced you-LISS-ees. It is of Latin origin. Variant of the Greek name Odysseus, which may mean "wrathful". Mythology: Ulysses was the clever and resourceful hero of Homer's "Odyssey". Ulises is a Spanish form. American Civil War hero Ulysses S. Grant.

Ulysses has 2 variant forms: Ulises and Ulisse.

Baby names that sound like Ulysses are Aloysius and Aloisius.

Ulysses is a common male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Ulysses. Click here to compare Ulysses with related baby names.