Boy Name
Ulysees
Ulysees is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Ulysees — a boy name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Ulyses is on your shortlist, Ulysees belongs in the same conversation.
Ulysees meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Ulysees has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Ulysees as U·L·Y·S·E·E·S, with 7 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Ulysees is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Ulysees variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Ulyseesa, Ulyseese, Ulyseesy, Ulysee.
- Nicknames: Ulys and U.
- Middle names: Pair Ulysees with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Ulysees middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Ulyses, Ulysses, Ulises, Ulysess, Ulysee — full picks on the sibling names for Ulysees guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Ulysees? Browse our names like Ulysees guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
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Frequently asked about Ulysees
What does the name Ulysees mean?
Ulysees has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Ulysees?
The exact origin of Ulysees is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Ulysees?
Ulysees has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Ulysees a boy's or girl's name?
Ulysees is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Ulysees in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Ulysees sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Ulysees?
Names that share Ulysees's sound and style include Ulyses, Ulysses, Ulises, Ulysess, Ulysee.
What middle names pair well with Ulysees?
Good middle-name fits for Ulysees pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Ulysees is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Ulysees is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Ulysees?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Ulysees share its rhythm without rhyming — Ulyses, Ulysses, Ulises all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.