At a glance
- In short
- Uless is a strong and unique name for a baby boy, with origins in Greek mythology as the Latin form of Odysseus. Pronounced YOO-lis (/juːlɪs) in American English.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1938 (#3,534)
- Babies in 1938
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #2,496 in 1913
- First recorded
- 1913
Meaning of Uless
Uless is a strong and unique name for a baby boy. The name Uless has its origins in Greek mythology, where it is the Latin form of the name Odysseus. Odysseus was the legendary hero of Homer's epic poem, "The Odyssey." The name Uless is pronounced as YOO-lis (/juːlɪs/) in American English. It has no variations in American English but can be spelled as Ulises in some other languages. Although not very common, Uless has been given to a few newborn boys in the United States throughout the years, particularly in the early 20th century. Overall, Uless carries a sense of adventure and strength, making it a great choice for parents looking for a distinctive and meaningful name for their little one.
How to pronounce Uless
English
- Pronounced YOO-lis /juːlɪs/
Popularity of Uless in the U.S.
Uless was last recorded in the U.S. in 1938, ranked #3,534 with 5 babies. It peaked at #2,496 in 1913. It first appears in the records in 1913.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1913–1938 9 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 5 | 3,534 | back (not recorded in 1928–1937) |
| 1927 | 8 | 3,151 | ▲ 1,050 |
| 1926 | 5 | 4,201 | ▼ 793 |
| 1925 | 7 | 3,408 | ▼ 148 |
| 1924 | 8 | 3,260 | back (not recorded in 1922–1923) |
| 1921 | 7 | 3,517 | back (not recorded in 1918–1920) |
| 1917 | 5 | 3,981 | back (not recorded in 1916) |
| 1915 | 5 | 3,825 | back (not recorded in 1914) |
| 1913 | 6 | 2,496 | new |