Ulysse, pronounced /uːˈlɪsiː/, is of Latin origin and means "wrathful." It is a less common variant spelling of Ulysses, which itself is derived from the Greek Odysseus. This name gained prominence through Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey," in which Odysseus is the hero who journeys home after the Trojan War. The name has been used historically by notable figures such as Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States, and French poet Ulysses (pseudonym of Alfred Vallette).
Ulyssee has had a fluctuating popularity over time, with the highest number of births occurring in 1938 and the lowest in 1925 and 1951.