Gender: Male
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Wrathful, To be Angry
Pronunciation: YOO-luh-seez, /ˈjuːlɪsiːz/, Y UW L IH S IY Z
Popularity Rank: #24,819
Derived from the Latin name 'Ulixes', possibly meaning 'wrathful'. In Greek mythology, Ulysses (Odysseus) was the hero of the epic poem 'The Odyssey' attributed to Homer. Known for his cunning and intelligence.
The name Ulysses is of Latin origin and means Wrathful, To be Angry. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Ulysses is commonly found in United States of America, Mexico, Brazil, and 55 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: YOO-luh-seez
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈjuːlɪsiːz/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: Y UW L IH S IY Z
Y: Pronounce as in "yes" (Y EH S)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
Z: Pronounce as in "zoo" (Z UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Ulysses is recorded 1,541 times globally, ranking it as the 24,819th most common name worldwide.
Ulysses is most prevalent in United States of America, with 882 occurrences, making it the 3,265th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Ulysses is found among 1 in every 2051 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #3,265 | 1 : 2,051 |
| Mexico | #5,828 | 1 : 7,149 |
| Brazil | #5,264 | 1 : 7,447 |
| Saudi Arabia | #25,738 | 1 : 38,563 |
| Philippines | #2,281 | 1 : 5,518 |
| United Arab Emirates | #20,862 | 1 : 39,805 |
| Italy | #30,783 | 1 : 49,272 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Ulysses from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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