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Ambrose
BoyGreek, Latin· “immortal”
- Meaning
- immortal
- Origin
- Greek, Latin
- Pronunciation
- AM-brohz
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #735
- US babies 2025
- 358
- Best rank
- #233 (1881)
- Peak year
- 2021
Meaning and origin of Ambrose
Ambrose is a Greek and Latin name that means “immortal”.
Ambrose comes from the Latin Ambrosius, from the Greek ambrosios, meaning immortal. In Greek myth, ambrosia was the food of the gods. Saint Ambrose, a fourth-century bishop of Milan, is one of the great teachers of the early church and a mentor to Saint Augustine. The name has a scholarly, old-world feel that appeals to fans of vintage names. Ambrose sounds warm and distinctive. Bram, Brose and Amby are possible nicknames.
Popularity over time
Ambrose has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 78 different years. Its best national rank was #233 in 1881, and the most babies received it in 2021, when 402 were named Ambrose. In 2025, 358 babies were named Ambrose, and it ranked #735 nationally. That is 254% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #406 in 1920, #1,182 in 1950, #1,621 in 1980, #2,331 in 2000, #2,188 in 2010, and #735 in 2025. Of the 10,868 US boys named Ambrose since records began, 19% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 1920s come next, with 1,556 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Rayden, Dakari, Jaxxon, Marcel, and Flynn.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Ambrose ranked highest in North Dakota, New Hampshire, and Kansas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | #227 | 5 |
| New Hampshire | #232 | 5 |
| Kansas | #353 | 10 |
| Nebraska | #379 | 6 |
| Idaho | #438 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 99% of US babies named Ambrose over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Ambrose is usually pronounced AM-brohz, with two syllables. It has seven letters, starts with A and ends in “-se”.
Middle names for Ambrose
A few middle names that flow with Ambrose: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Ambrose
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ambrose mean?
Ambrose is a Greek and Latin name that means “immortal”.
What is the origin of the name Ambrose?
Ambrose has Greek and Latin roots. Ambrose comes from the Latin Ambrosius, from the Greek ambrosios, meaning immortal.
Is Ambrose a popular name?
Yes. Ambrose ranked #735 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Ambrose a boy or girl name?
Ambrose is mainly a boy's name. About 99% of US babies named Ambrose over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Ambrose?
Ambrose is usually pronounced AM-brohz. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings