Sam vs Ambrose

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"immortal, divine"

Origin: Greek

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Sam Rank #652

Ambrose Rank #744

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #744 for Ambrose.

Is Sam or Ambrose more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Ambrose at #744 in the United States.

What do Sam and Ambrose mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Ambrose means "immortal, divine" (Greek origin).

Are Sam and Ambrose boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Ambrose is primarily a boy name.