James vs Ulises

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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

James Rank #5
Ulises Rank #913

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #913 for Ulises.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

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 James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Ulises

Penelope Helena Hector Achilles Valentina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Ulises more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ulises at #913 in the United States.

What do James and Ulises mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Ulises means "hater of injustice" (Greek origin).

Are James and Ulises boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Ulises is primarily a boy name.

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