Boy Name
Ulysess
Ulysess 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.
Ulysess is a boy baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Ulysess often also consider Ulysees.
Ulysess meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Ulysess has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Ulysess as U·L·Y·S·E·S·S, with 7 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Ulysess is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Ulysess variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Ulysessa, Ulysesse, Ulysessy, Ulyses.
- Nicknames: Ulys and U.
- Middle names: Pair Ulysess with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Ulysess middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Ulysees, Ulyses, Ulysses, Ulises, Ulysee — full picks on the sibling names for Ulysess guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Ulysess? Browse our names like Ulysess guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Ulysess
What does the name Ulysess mean?
Ulysess 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 Ulysess?
The exact origin of Ulysess is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Ulysess?
Ulysess has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Ulysess a boy's or girl's name?
Ulysess is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Ulysess in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Ulysess sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Ulysess?
Names that share Ulysess's sound and style include Ulysees, Ulyses, Ulysses, Ulises, Ulysee.
What middle names pair well with Ulysess?
Good middle-name fits for Ulysess pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Ulysess is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Ulysess is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Ulysess?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Ulysess share its rhythm without rhyming — Ulysees, Ulyses, Ulysses all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.