Ambrose
Boy name · Greek · pronounced AM-brohz
Verified name
What does Ambrose mean?
Immortal
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 602 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 873 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Broose, Amby, Bo
Variant: Ambrosius, Ambroise
Related: Ambrogio, Emrys
Using Ambrose across cultures
Classical name associated with ambrosia, food of the gods.
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