Full of wrath or son of pain
Derived from the Greek verb 'odyssasthai', meaning 'to be angry' or 'to hate'. In Greek mythology, it is the name of the resourceful King of Ithaca and hero of Homer's epic poem, the Odyssey. The name is often associated with themes of endurance, cleverness, and the long journey home.
About 44 boys were named Odysseus in 2025.
The legendary hero and protagonist of Homer's epic poem · The Odyssey
Nobel Prize-winning Greek poet
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
