Liam vs Ulisses

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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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

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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Ulisses Rank #6,166

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #6166 for Ulisses.

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

Ulisses ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ulisses

Hector Achilles Penelope Cassandra Ajax

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Ulisses more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Ulisses at #6166 in the United States.

What do Liam and Ulisses mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Ulisses means "wrathful, full of wrath" (Greek olyzsomai origin).

Are Liam and Ulisses boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Ulisses is primarily a boy name.

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