Rene vs Ulises

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rene

Boy #993 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"reborn, born again"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French Spanish English Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#993
Total SSA Count
227
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ren

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

Rene Rank #993
Ulises Rank #913

Ulises is more popular, ranked #913 vs #993 for Rene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rene ___

  • Rene Louis
  • Rene Pierre
  • Rene Martin
  • Rene Charles
  • Rene Xavier
  • Rene Gabriel

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 Rene

Claude Marcel Cecile Sylvie Marc

If you choose Ulises

Penelope Helena Hector Achilles Valentina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rene or Ulises more popular?

Ulises is more popular, ranked #913 compared to Rene at #993 in the United States.

What do Rene and Ulises mean?

Rene means "reborn, born again" (Latin origin). Ulises means "hater of injustice" (Greek origin).

Are Rene and Ulises boy or girl names?

Rene is primarily a boy name. Ulises is primarily a boy name.

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