Ulises
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Wrathful, angry, wounded in the thigh
Origin: Spanish/Greek
Popularity: Ranked #1043 in 2025 with 213 babies born.
History: The Spanish form of Ulysses, from the Latin name for the Greek hero Odysseus. Homer's 'Odyssey' tells his epic journey home from Troy. James Joyce's novel 'Ulysses' is a masterpiece of modern literature.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Ulises? About 1 in 15,627 babies born in 2025 were named Ulises, or roughly 0.6 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Ulises
What does the name Ulises mean?
Ulises means “Wrathful, angry, wounded in the thigh” from Spanish/Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Ulises?
Ulises has Spanish/Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “Wrathful, angry, wounded in the thigh”.
How popular is Ulises?
Ulises ranked #1038 in 2025 — given to 213 babies that year.
When was Ulises most popular?
Ulises peaked in 2006 with 487 babies registered that year.
Is Ulises a boy or girl name?
Ulises is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Ulisess in registered births are male.
Is the name Ulises rising or falling in popularity?
Ulises has fallen 162 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #876 in 2020 to #1038 in 2025.
How long has Ulises been recorded?
Ulises appears in birth records across 68 years — from 1954 through 2025.