Ignacio vs Ulises

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ignacio

Boy #824 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin folk etymology (ignis = fire)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#824
Total SSA Count
302
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Nacho, Iggy, Nachito

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ignacio Rank #824
Ulises Rank #913

Ignacio is more popular, ranked #824 vs #913 for Ulises.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ignacio ___

  • Ignacio Luis
  • Ignacio Rafael
  • Ignacio Miguel
  • Ignacio Antonio
  • Ignacio Carlos
  • Ignacio Javier

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 Ignacio

Santiago Mateo Valentina Isabella Lucia

If you choose Ulises

Penelope Helena Hector Achilles Valentina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ignacio or Ulises more popular?

Ignacio is more popular, ranked #824 compared to Ulises at #913 in the United States.

What do Ignacio and Ulises mean?

Ignacio means "fiery, ardent" (Latin folk etymology (ignis = fire) origin). Ulises means "hater of injustice" (Greek origin).

Are Ignacio and Ulises boy or girl names?

Ignacio is primarily a boy name. Ulises is primarily a boy name.

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