Ulises
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Ulises is a Latin name meaning “wrathful”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 99.98% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Ulises
Ulises is a name of Latin origin, serving as a regional variant of Ulysses, the Latinized form of the Greek name Odysseus. The name is most famously connected to the protagonist of Homer's epic, the Odyssey, known for his cunning and endurance during his long journey home. Its etymology is often debated but frequently tied to the Greek verb odyssesthai, meaning to be hateful or to suffer, reflecting the trials endured by the legendary king of Ithaca.
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Gender Usage of the Name Ulises
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Ulises is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.98% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Ulises
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Ulises is listed under Common Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 13K births |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 567K births |
| Australia | — | — |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Ulises ranked #1,733 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #1,773 in 2024 — an improvement of 40 places. Ulises is uncommon in official lists but appears occasionally.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,021 in 1999. Its lowest recorded position was #2,259 in 1986. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -101 places (from #1,632 to #1,733).
Name StyleMethodology
Ulises is classified as Classic Boy Names because it appears in 53% of available years and remains active today, averaging 184 births per year after a historical peak in 2006.Characteristics of the Name Ulises
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- U — Boy Names Starting with U
- Ends with
- s — Boy Names Ending in “s”
Name AestheticMethodology
Ulises is a three-syllable name with a distinct vowel start and a consonant ending. It is famously the Hispanic variation associated with the hero Odysseus from the epic works of Homer. This legendary connection bestows a Strong & Powerful quality upon the name.
Middle Names For Ulises
Middle names used with UlisesMethodology
Ulises is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Ulises Alexander · Ulises Junior · Ulises Ivan · Ulises Emmanuel · Ulises GabrielView all 26 boy middle names.
Middle name suggestions for UlisesMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Ulises is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “r”.
Examples: Ulises Roger · Ulises Randy · Ulises Rufus · Ulises Ruben · Ulises Roman. View all 81 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Ulises
Sound Like Ulises Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Ulysses · Ulices · Ulisses · View all 6 names
Spelled Like Ulises Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Ulisses · Ulices · Ulyses
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Eugene · Yusuf · Ewan · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Ulises Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: James · Charles · Miles · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Elijah · Nathaniel · Sebastian · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Ulises”
Dictionary Meaning of "Ulises"Methodology
a male given name from Latin, equivalent to English Ulysses
Odysseus (in some translations of Homer's Odyssey)
the letter U in the Spanish spelling alphabet
More Info
How to Spell Ulises in ASL
- U
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- i
- s
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- s
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