Ambrose
a-mbro-se,
am(b)-rose
US Popularity:1482
Origin:Greek
Other Origin(s):Roman
Meaning:Immortal
Ambrose is a boy’s name of Greek origin, meaning “immortal.” This lyrical moniker was well-known throughout Christendom and the medieval ages in Europe and is now making a come-back! Ambrose comes from the Greek word “ambrosia,” the divine food or drink of the gods. The Hellenes of Ancient Greece believed whoever ate the food of the gods would gain longevity and immortality. In the popular Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, ambrosia is fed to wounded demigods to cure their ailments. A beloved name amongst the global literary arts community, Ambrose carries a romantic sense of fantasy and ethereality that baby will undoubtedly emanate!
Ambrose Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Ambrose is currently #930 on The Bump
Boy:Ambrose is currently #241 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Ambrose is currently #1482 in U.S. births
Boy:Ambrose is currently #511 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#1482
in 2022
- 123
from 2021
Sources
Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, Ambrose
WordSense, Ambrose
Online Etymology Dictionary, Ambrose, October 2017
Online Etymology Dictionary, ambrosia n.), September 2022
LitCharts, The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan, Ambrosia Term Analysis
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