Ulises
/UH-L-IH-S-EH-S/
The Spanish form of Ulysses, the Latin name for the Greek Odysseus, the cunning hero of Homer's Odyssey and its long voyage home from Troy. A masculine name across Mexico and Latin America with classical pedigree, it carries the resourcefulness and endurance of the wanderer who, against every trial, found his way back.
See Ulises scored for your familyMeaning & origin
Ulises is a boy's name of Spanish origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "The Spanish form of Ulysses, the Latin name for the Greek Odysseus, the cunning hero of Homer's Odyssey and its long voyage home from Troy. A masculine name across Mexico and Latin America with classical pedigree, it carries the resourcefulness and endurance of the wanderer who, against every trial, found his way back." and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Beyond its Christian heritage, Ulises is also used in Atheist traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Mexican, LatinAmerican, Hispanic, Latino, Cuban, Argentine, Colombian, Chilean, Peruvian, Venezuelan, PuertoRican, Dominican, Spanish families, Ulises carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Numerology of Ulises
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Ulises resonates in either tradition.
How Ulises sounds
NameRoot scores the phonetic fit of every name against the sound of your last name. The pronunciation of Ulises breaks down into 6 phonemes: /UH-L-IH-S-EH-S/. In the app, you'll see how those sounds flow with your family name across rhythm, stress, and consonant clusters.
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Ulises — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
The six signals, applied to Ulises
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Names similar to Ulises
If Ulises resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in Mexican families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Courage cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Ulises
Common questions about Ulises
What does the name Ulises mean?
Ulises means "The Spanish form of Ulysses, the Latin name for the Greek Odysseus, the cunning hero of Homer's Odyssey and its long voyage home from Troy. A masculine name across Mexico and Latin America with classical pedigree, it carries the resourcefulness and endurance of the wanderer who, against every trial, found his way back.." It is a boy name of Spanish origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Ulises a boy or girl name?
Ulises is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Ulises?
Ulises is of Spanish origin, used in Christian, Atheist traditions, commonly among Mexican, LatinAmerican, Hispanic families.
What are common nicknames for Ulises?
Common short forms of Ulises include Uli.
What is the numerology of Ulises?
Ulises has a Pythagorean destiny number of 22 — the master builder — grand vision made real.
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