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Ambrose

♀ Girl

Pronounced AM-brohz /ˈæm.broʊz/High

Meaning: Ambrose comes from the Greek Ambrosios, 'immortal; of the immortals' (from ambrosia, the food of the gods). Borne by Saint Ambrose of Milan, it is overwhelmingly a boys' name; used here for a girl, we note the strong lean.Medium

In 30 seconds: A classic Greek name: Ambrose means 'immortal' (said 'AM-brohz'). It's strongly a boys' name — we note the lean.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningAmbrose comes from the Greek Ambrosios, 'immortal; of the immortals' (from ambrosia, the food of the gods). Borne by Saint Ambrose of Milan, it is overwhelmingly a boys' name; used here for a girl, we note the strong lean.
U.S. rank (2025)#15084 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 43

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320192025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ambrose is from the Greek Ambrosios, 'immortal; of the immortals,' tied to ambrosia, the divine food. Saint Ambrose of Milan gave it lasting fame. It remains strongly a boys' name; as a girl's name it is rare, and we note the lean (said 'AM-brohz').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S., against heavy boys' use. Rare for girls, classical, and handsome.

Did you know? Ambrose comes from the Greek for 'immortal,' rooted in ambrosia, the food of the gods — a name carried by a beloved 4th-century saint. It is overwhelmingly a boys' name, used here for a girl, which we note (said 'AM-brohz').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Ambrose — Greek 'immortal'; strongly boy-leaning

Variations

AmbrosiaAmbrosAmbrus

Nicknames

RosieBroAmby

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ambrose mean?

Ambrose is Greek for 'immortal; of the immortals,' from ambrosia, the food of the gods.

How do you pronounce Ambrose?

It's said AM-brohz /ˈæm.broʊz/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ambrose a boy or girl name?

Ambrose is overwhelmingly a boys' name; used here for a girl, we note the strong lean.

How popular is Ambrose?

Ambrose is rare for girls in the U.S. and much more common for boys.

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