Spelling Variants
Ulisses vs Ulysses: Which Spelling?
Ulisses and Ulysses are both Latinized forms of the Greek Odysseus.
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Ulisses
Origin: Greek
Ulisses is the Portuguese and Latin form of Odysseus, derived from Greek Ὀδυσσεύς (Odysseus), meaning "one who is wrathful" or "hater," though the exact etymology remains debated among scholars.
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Ulysses
Origin: Greek
Ulysses is the Latinized form of the Greek name Odysseus, derived from the root "odyssesthai," meaning "to hate" or "to be wrathful," though its exact etymology remains disputed among scholars.
Which is more popular? Based on real registry rankings, Ulisses currently ranks higher globally. Popularity can vary a lot by country — check each name's own page for a full regional breakdown.