Boy Name
Ulises
Ulises is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Ulises — a boy name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Ulysses is on your shortlist, Ulises belongs in the same conversation.
Ulises meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Ulises has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Ulises as U·L·I·S·E·S, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Ulises is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Ulises variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Ulisesa, Ulisese, Ulisesy, Ulise.
- Nicknames: Uli and U.
- Middle names: Pair Ulises with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Ulises middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Ulysses, Ulyses, Ulysees, Ulysess, Ulysee — full picks on the sibling names for Ulises guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Ulises? Browse our names like Ulises guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Ulises
What does the name Ulises mean?
Ulises has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Ulises?
The exact origin of Ulises is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Ulises?
Ulises has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Ulises a boy's or girl's name?
Ulises is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Ulises in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Ulises sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Ulises?
Names that share Ulises's sound and style include Ulysses, Ulyses, Ulysees, Ulysess, Ulysee.
What middle names pair well with Ulises?
Good middle-name fits for Ulises pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Ulises is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Ulises is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Ulises?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Ulises share its rhythm without rhyming — Ulysses, Ulyses, Ulysees all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.