Liam vs Ulises

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

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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

Liam Rank #1
Ulises Rank #913

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #913 for Ulises.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

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 Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ulises

Penelope Helena Hector Achilles Valentina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Ulises more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Ulises at #913 in the United States.

What do Liam and Ulises mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Ulises means "hater of injustice" (Greek origin).

Are Liam and Ulises boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Ulises is primarily a boy name.

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