BoyGreek origin2 syllables
Ambrose
Meaning: “Immortal”
About the name Ambrose
Ambrose is a boy name with Greek roots, meaning “Immortal”.
It has a vintage, unique feel. In 2025, Ambrose ranked #735 for boys in the US, with 358 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2021. Since 2000, 99% of US babies named Ambrose were boys.
Etymology
From Ancient Greek, meaning “immortal, divine”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Ambrose”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #735
- In 2015
- #1588
- Babies in 2025
- 358
Popularity of Ambrose, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
Nicknames for Ambrose
- Bram
Names similar to Ambrose
Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.