Santos vs Ulises

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Santos

Boy #832 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"saints, the holy ones"

Origin: Latin sanctus (holy)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Filipino Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#832
Total SSA Count
297
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Santi, San

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Santos Rank #832
Ulises Rank #913

Santos is more popular, ranked #832 vs #913 for Ulises.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Santos ___

  • Santos Angel
  • Santos Miguel
  • Santos Jose
  • Santos Luis
  • Santos Antonio
  • Santos Emilio

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 Santos

Jesus Angel Carmen Cruz Pilar

If you choose Ulises

Penelope Helena Hector Achilles Valentina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Santos or Ulises more popular?

Santos is more popular, ranked #832 compared to Ulises at #913 in the United States.

What do Santos and Ulises mean?

Santos means "saints, the holy ones" (Latin sanctus (holy) origin). Ulises means "hater of injustice" (Greek origin).

Are Santos and Ulises boy or girl names?

Santos is primarily a boy name. Ulises is primarily a boy name.

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