Santa 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

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Popularity Comparison

Santa Rank #5,364
Ursula Rank #5,225

Ursula is more popular, ranked #5225 vs #5364 for Santa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Santa ___

  • Santa Maria
  • Santa Lucia
  • Santa Elena
  • Santa Rosa
  • Santa Clara
  • Santa Isabel

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 Santa

Angelo Marco Lucia Rosa Carmen

If you choose Ursula

Hildegard Beatrice Ingrid Rolf Hugo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Santa or Ursula more popular?

Ursula is more popular, ranked #5225 compared to Santa at #5364 in the United States.

What do Santa and Ursula mean?

Santa means "holy, saint" (Latin origin). Ursula means "little bear, she-bear" (Latin origin).

Are Santa and Ursula boy or girl names?

Santa is primarily a girl name. Ursula is primarily a girl name.

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