Izar vs Ulisses

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Izar

Boy #6,323 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star"

Origin: Basque (Euskara)

Cultural Roots

Basque Spanish French Basque Country

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,323
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Iz

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ulisses

Boy #6,166 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"wrathful, full of wrath"

Origin: Greek olyzsomai

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,166
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Uli, Ulis

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Izar Rank #6,323
Ulisses Rank #6,166

Ulisses is more popular, ranked #6166 vs #6323 for Izar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Izar ___

  • Izar Ander
  • Izar Mikel
  • Izar Jon
  • Izar Aitor
  • Izar Unai
  • Izar Beñat

Ulisses ___

  • Ulisses Fernando
  • Ulisses Miguel
  • Ulisses Antonio
  • Ulisses Carlos
  • Ulisses Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Izar

Amaia Asier Itziar Gorka Nerea

If you choose Ulisses

Hector Achilles Penelope Cassandra Ajax

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Izar or Ulisses more popular?

Ulisses is more popular, ranked #6166 compared to Izar at #6323 in the United States.

What do Izar and Ulisses mean?

Izar means "star" (Basque (Euskara) origin). Ulisses means "wrathful, full of wrath" (Greek olyzsomai origin).

Are Izar and Ulisses boy or girl names?

Izar is primarily a boy name. Ulisses is primarily a boy name.

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