Prim vs Ursula

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ursula

Girl #5,225 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"little bear, she-bear"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian Italian Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,225
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ulla, Ursi, Urs

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Prim Rank #5,207
Ursula Rank #5,225

Prim is more popular, ranked #5207 vs #5225 for Ursula.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Prim ___

  • Prim Rose
  • Prim Violet
  • Prim June
  • Prim Lily
  • Prim Fern
  • Prim Mae

Ursula ___

  • Ursula Marie
  • Ursula Claire
  • Ursula Louise
  • Ursula Anne
  • Ursula Helena
  • Ursula Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Prim

Katniss Rue Effie Peeta Gale

If you choose Ursula

Hildegard Beatrice Ingrid Rolf Hugo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prim or Ursula more popular?

Prim is more popular, ranked #5207 compared to Ursula at #5225 in the United States.

What do Prim and Ursula mean?

Prim means "first, foremost" (Latin origin). Ursula means "little bear, she-bear" (Latin origin).

Are Prim and Ursula boy or girl names?

Prim is primarily a girl name. Ursula is primarily a girl name.

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