James vs Ulisses

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

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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
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Ulisses Rank #6,166

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6166 for Ulisses.

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

Ulisses ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Ulisses

Hector Achilles Penelope Cassandra Ajax

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Ulisses more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ulisses at #6166 in the United States.

What do James and Ulisses mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Ulisses means "wrathful, full of wrath" (Greek olyzsomai origin).

Are James and Ulisses boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Ulisses is primarily a boy name.

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