Ambrose
Ambrose is a boys' name of Latin origin meaning “immortal, divine.” It ranked #735 in the United States in 2025. From the Greek 'Ambrosios,' meaning 'immortal' or 'belonging to the immortals,' related to the word ambrosia—the food…
how do you pronounce Ambrose?
AM-brohz
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what does Ambrose mean?
The name Ambrose means “immortal, divine.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
From the Greek 'Ambrosios,' meaning 'immortal' or 'belonging to the immortals,' related to the word ambrosia—the food of the gods. Saint Ambrose of Milan (4th century) was one of the four original Doctors of the Church and a major figure in early Christianity.
where does the name Ambrose come from?
Wiktionary and Wikipedia agree Ambrose derives from the Greek ambrosios, meaning immortal or belonging to the immortals, god-like — the same root behind ambrosia, the food of the gods. Wiktionary notes it was carried as a saint's name (Ambrosius) and suggests comparing it to Athanasius, a name built on a similar immortal-themed root.
the history of Ambrose
Wikipedia's list of notable bearers includes St. Ambrose of Milan, though the source gives no further biographical detail, date, or title for him beyond the name itself.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #735 |
| 2024 | #739 |
| 2023 | #788 |
| 2022 | #721 |
| 2021 | #672 |
| 2020 | #818 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Ambrose?
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Ambrose?
- Saint Ambrose of Milan
- Ambrose Bierce (author, The Devil's Dictionary)
- Ambrose Burnside (Union general)
what names are similar to Ambrose?
what names go well with Ambrose?
Sibling names that share Ambrose's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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