Darius vs Ulises

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darius

Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Greek Roman American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#746
Total SSA Count
343
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dare, Dary

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Ulises

Boy #913 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"hater of injustice"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Italian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#913
Total SSA Count
256
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Uli, Ulis

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Popularity Comparison

Darius Rank #746
Ulises Rank #913

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #913 for Ulises.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darius ___

  • Darius James
  • Darius Emmanuel
  • Darius Cole
  • Darius Antoine
  • Darius Malik
  • Darius Andre

Ulises ___

  • Ulises Antonio
  • Ulises Miguel
  • Ulises Rafael
  • Ulises Eduardo
  • Ulises Alejandro
  • Ulises José

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darius

Cyrus Xerxes Leila Jasmine Persia

If you choose Ulises

Penelope Helena Hector Achilles Valentina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius or Ulises more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Ulises at #913 in the United States.

What do Darius and Ulises mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Ulises means "hater of injustice" (Greek origin).

Are Darius and Ulises boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Ulises is primarily a boy name.

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