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.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Ulises is a Christian boy name of Spanish origin, meaning “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.”.
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.
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.
The patron saint & feast day behind Ulises
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Ulises lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Ulises's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Ulises's saint & feast day →What does Ulises's numerology say?
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.
Ulises's destiny number is 22 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Ulises's full reading →
Does Ulises go with your family's names?
Ulises breaks into 6 sounds: /UH-L-IH-S-EH-S/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Ulises sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Ulises beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Ulises — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
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
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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 tradition, commonly among Mexican, LatinAmerican, Hispanic families.
Is Ulises a Christian name?
Yes. Ulises is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Spanish origin.
What does Ulises mean in Spanish?
Ulises originates from Spanish, where it 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.."
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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