Ulysses Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ulysses Name at a Glance

Name	Ulysses
Meaning	Variant of the Greek name Odysseus. Ulysses was the clever and resourceful mythological hero of Homer's epic The Odyssey.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Ulysses Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ulysses means “Variant of the Greek name Odysseus. Ulysses was the clever and resourceful mythological hero of Homer's epic The Odyssey”. 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 Latin origin. Browse more Latin 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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