Ambrose
Ambrose is a boys' name of Latin origin meaning “immortal, divine.” It ranked #735 in the United States in 2025.
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how do you pronounce Ambrose?
AM-brohz
where does the name Ambrose come from?
From the Greek ambrosios, meaning immortal or belonging to the immortals, the same root behind ambrosia, the food of the gods. It was carried as a saint's name, Ambrosius, and is comparable to Athanasius, another name built on the idea of immortality.
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.
how popular is this name?
Ambrose has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 78 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 68. It peaked at #233 in 1881, and ranked #735 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #735 |
| 2024 | #739 |
| 2023 | #788 |
| 2022 | #721 |
| 2021 | #672 |
| 2020 | #818 |
| 2019 | #961 |
| 1940 | #770 |
| 1930 | #591 |
| 1920 | #406 |
| 1910 | #370 |
| 1900 | #305 |
| 1890 | #282 |
| 1881 | #233 |
| 1880 | #291 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Ambrose fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Ambrose
St. Ambrose of Milan is among the best-known bearers of the name.
who are famous people named Ambrose?
- Saint Ambrose of Milan
- Ambrose Bierce (author, The Devil's Dictionary)
- Ambrose Burnside (Union general)
what are the nicknames and variants of Ambrose?
Variants around the world
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.
quick answers about Ambrose
What does the name Ambrose mean?
Ambrose means “immortal, divine”.
What is the origin of the name Ambrose?
Ambrose comes from the Latin naming tradition. Related forms include Ambrosius and Ambrosio.
How popular is the name Ambrose?
Ambrose ranked #735 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1881, at #233, and it has spent 78 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Ambrose a boy or girl name?
Ambrose is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Ambrose?
Ambrose is pronounced AM-brohz, with 2 syllables.
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