Ulysses is an ancient Greek name derived from the hero of Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey." The name means "angry" or "swift footed," reflecting the protagonist's journey and his legendary cunning. It gained prominence in the English-speaking world through James Joyce's modernist novel "Ulysses," which is known for its stream-of-consciousness style and rich symbolism, mirroring the hero's journey and the events of Homer's original work.
The name Ulysis experienced a brief spike in popularity with five births each year in 1997 and 1998, followed by a gap of six years before seeing another surge with six births in 2005. Overall, there have been a total of 22 babies named Ulysis born between 1997 and 2005.