Emma vs Ulises

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
13,485
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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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

Emma Rank #2
Ulises Rank #913

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #913 for Ulises.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

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 Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Ulises

Penelope Helena Hector Achilles Valentina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Ulises more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Ulises at #913 in the United States.

What do Emma and Ulises mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Ulises means "hater of injustice" (Greek origin).

Are Emma and Ulises boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Ulises is primarily a boy name.

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