Boy Name
Ulyses
Ulyses 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.
Ulyses — a boy name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Ulysees is on your shortlist, Ulyses belongs in the same conversation.
Ulyses meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Ulyses has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Ulyses as U·L·Y·S·E·S, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Ulyses is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Ulyses variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Ulysesa, Ulysese, Ulysesy, Ulyse.
- Nicknames: Uly and U.
- Middle names: Pair Ulyses with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Ulyses middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Ulysees, Ulises, Ulysses, Ulysess, Ulysee — full picks on the sibling names for Ulyses guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Ulyses? Browse our names like Ulyses guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
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Frequently asked about Ulyses
What does the name Ulyses mean?
Ulyses 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 Ulyses?
The exact origin of Ulyses is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Ulyses?
Ulyses has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Ulyses a boy's or girl's name?
Ulyses is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Ulyses in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Ulyses sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Ulyses?
Names that share Ulyses's sound and style include Ulysees, Ulises, Ulysses, Ulysess, Ulysee.
What middle names pair well with Ulyses?
Good middle-name fits for Ulyses pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Ulyses is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Ulyses is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Ulyses?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Ulyses share its rhythm without rhyming — Ulysees, Ulises, Ulysses all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.