Ulysses Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ulysses Name at a Glance

Name	Ulysses
Meaning	Wrathful; hater. Ulysses was the hero of Homer's Odyssey. Famous Bearer: American president Ullyses S. Grant (1822 - 1885).
Origin	Greek
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Ulysses Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ulysses means “Wrathful; hater. Ulysses was the hero of Homer's Odyssey. Famous Bearer: American president Ullyses S. Grant (1822 - 1885”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Ulysses Name Origin

Our database records Ulysses under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Ulysses a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Ulysses is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Ulysses

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