Matheo vs Ulises

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matheo

Boy #857 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese French Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#857
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Teo, Matt, Mattie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Matheo Rank #857
Ulises Rank #913

Matheo is more popular, ranked #857 vs #913 for Ulises.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Matheo ___

  • Matheo James
  • Matheo Luis
  • Matheo Andres
  • Matheo Sebastian
  • Matheo Rafael
  • Matheo Antonio

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 Matheo

Lucas Santiago Emilio Valentina Isabella

If you choose Ulises

Penelope Helena Hector Achilles Valentina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matheo or Ulises more popular?

Matheo is more popular, ranked #857 compared to Ulises at #913 in the United States.

What do Matheo and Ulises mean?

Matheo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Spanish origin). Ulises means "hater of injustice" (Greek origin).

Are Matheo and Ulises boy or girl names?

Matheo is primarily a boy name. Ulises is primarily a boy name.

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