Ambrose vs Nelson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ambrose

Boy #744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"immortal, divine"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

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Ambrose Rank #744

Nelson Rank #778

Ambrose is more popular, ranked #744 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Ambrose or Nelson more popular?

Ambrose is more popular, ranked #744 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Ambrose and Nelson mean?

Ambrose means "immortal, divine" (Greek origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Ambrose and Nelson boy or girl names?

Ambrose is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.