Ulises
/u.?li.ses/ · 3 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Greek / Spanish ◈ 3 syllables
"Wrathful, to hate, wounded in the thigh"

From Greek / Spanish

Ulises means wrathful or hateful — the Spanish form of Ulysses/Odysseus, from the Greek. Odysseus IS the most clever hero in mythology — he invented the Trojan Horse AND took 10 years to get home. James Joyce's Ulysses IS the greatest novel of the 20th century. Three syllables of the most clever hero, the Trojan Horse, AND the greatest novel.

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Ulises at a glance
MeaningWrathful, to hate, wounded in the thigh
OriginGreek / Spanish
GenderMale
Syllables3
NumerologyLife Path 4
US Rank (today)#926
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Why parents love Ulises
  • Odysseus IS mythology's most clever hero.
  • He invented the TROJAN HORSE.
  • Joyce's Ulysses IS the greatest 20th-century novel.
  • Three syllables with a warm, Spanish sound: oo-LEE-ses.
  • The meaning carries maximum odyssey heritage.
The vibe of Ulises
wrathfulSpanishUlyssesOdysseusGreekTrojan Horsemost clever10 yearsJoycegreatest novel
Origin & history of Ulises
Greek Odysseus Latin Ulysses Spanish Ulises
1
Greek / Spanish roots
Ulises is the Spanish Ulysses. Odysseus IS mythology's most clever — Trojan Horse. Joyce's Ulysses IS the greatest 20th-century novel.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Spanish; Homer's Odyssey; Joyce's Ulysses (1922).
3
Today
Ulises remains a beloved choice, ranking #926 in the US. 11,745 babies have been named Ulises since 1954.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Ulises?
2006 peak year
Ulises has settled into a steady rhythm — neither rising sharply nor fading, holding a consistent place in U.S. birth records. It currently ranks around #926, with about 239 babies named Ulises each year. In 2006, 487 babies received the name (ranked #526). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 11,745.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
487 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #526)
239 Avg. per year
(last decade)
2,390 Total registrations
last 10 years
11,745 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #926) Popular
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Ulises
4
Life path number
The Builder
Discipline, reliability and masterful building.

Ulises's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — odyssey seeking. People named Ulises tend to be clever, warm, and gifted at inventing the Trojan Horse AND being the greatest novel.

Trojan Horse AND greatest novel
Odysseus-most-clever
10-years-home
Joyce-Ulysses
Spanish-odyssey
U3
L3
I9
S1
E5
S1
Sum: 22 → Life path 4
Personality of Ulises
🏛️
Steady & reliable
When they make a promise, they keep it.
📐
Methodical
Thorough, careful, precise.
💪
Quietly powerful
Their strength is always there when it matters.
🌿
Grounded
No matter what swirls around them, they stay centred.
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