What does the name Ambrose mean?

Ambrose is a boy name of Greek origin: from Greek 'ambrosios' meaning 'immortal'.

When was the name Ambrose most popular?

In US Social Security records since 1890, Ambrose peaked in the 2020s.

What are names similar to Ambrose?

Names similar to Ambrose in origin and style include Jerome, Theodore, Andre, August, Henry.

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Ambrose

boy name

Origin

Greek

Syllables

Peak era

2020s

Today

▲ Rising

Meaning

from Greek 'ambrosios' meaning 'immortal'

Popularity, 1890–2024

1890speak 2020s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Ambrose peaked in the 2020s.

Names that fit alongside Ambrose

Jerome Theodore Andre August Henry Alphonse

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