Ambrose

Meaning of Ambrose

The name Ambrose means 'immortal' or 'divine'. It suggests someone who is everlasting or god-like.

Ambrose has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ambrose

Ambrose has held fairly steady, sitting around #735 in 2025 after peaking at #670 in 2021.

Notable people named Ambrose

• Saint Ambrose
  Bishop of Milan, Church Father
• Ambrose Bierce
  American writer, journalist, satirist
• Ambrose Burnside
  American Civil War general
• Ambrose Akinmusire
  American jazz trumpeter
• Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
  British journalist, economics commentator

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Questions about the name Ambrose

What does the name Ambrose mean?

Ambrose means the name ambrose means 'immortal' or 'divine'. it suggests someone who is everlasting or god-like, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Ambrose a boy's or a girl's name?

Ambrose is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Ambrose?

In 2025, Ambrose ranked #735 for boys, up from #741 the year before.

When was Ambrose most popular?

Ambrose peaked at #670 in 2021.