Ambrose
Ambrose: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæmbɹoʊz/ · /ˈæmbɹəʊz/
Meaning and origin of Ambrose
- A male given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
From Latin saints' name Ambrosius, from Ancient Greek ἀμβρόσιος (ambrósios, “immortal, divine”). Compare Athanasius.
How popular is Ambrose?
Since 1880, 43 girls and 10,868 boys in the U.S. have been named Ambrose (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #9026 in 2023. Its highest rank for boys was #233 in 1881. In 2025 it ranked #735 for boys, with 363 babies given the name.
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Ambrose FAQ
What does the name Ambrose mean?
A male given name from Ancient Greek. From Latin saints' name Ambrosius, from Ancient Greek ἀμβρόσιος (ambrósios, “immortal, divine”). Compare Athanasius.
What is the origin of the name Ambrose?
Ambrose is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Ambrose?
Since 1880, 43 girls and 10,868 boys in the U.S. have been named Ambrose (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #9026 in 2023. Its highest rank for boys was #233 in 1881. In 2025 it ranked #735 for boys, with 363 babies given the name.
Is Ambrose a boy or girl name?
Ambrose is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 43 girls and 10,868 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.