Ambrose

At a Glance: Name: Ambrose – Meaning: immortal, divine (belonging to the immortals) – Origin: Greek (via Latin) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: AM-brohz

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Ambrose comes from Greek by way of Latin and means "immortal" or "divine" — belonging to the immortals. It's pronounced AM-brohz, and has an old-world, storybook kind of romance to it that sets it apart from more common names. If you're after something with a bit of classic weight behind it, Ambrose delivers that.

Meaning & Origin of Ambrose

Meaning: Immortal, divine (belonging to the immortals).

Origin: Greek (via Latin).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Ambrose

Phonetic: AM-brohz   IPA: /ˈæmbroʊz/

Popularity of Ambrose

Ambrose hit its high point back in 1881, ranking #233 with 43 baby boys given the name that year. By 2024 it ranked #741, with 345 boys named Ambrose.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Ambrose mean?

Immortal, divine (belonging to the immortals). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ambrose)

How do you pronounce Ambrose?

Ambrose is pronounced AM-brohz (IPA: /ˈæmbroʊz/).

Is Ambrose a popular name right now?

Ambrose peaked at #233 in 1881 and is ranked #741 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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