Ambrose vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ambrose

Boy #744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"immortal, divine"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Latin French Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#744
Total SSA Count
345
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Brose, Rosie, Amby

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Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ambrose Rank #744
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #744 for Ambrose.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ambrose ___

  • Ambrose James
  • Ambrose John
  • Ambrose Henry
  • Ambrose Gray
  • Ambrose Felix
  • Ambrose Leander

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ambrose

Cornelius Barnaby Thaddeus Imogen Octavia

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ambrose or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ambrose at #744 in the United States.

What do Ambrose and Amelia mean?

Ambrose means "immortal, divine" (Greek origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Ambrose and Amelia boy or girl names?

Ambrose is primarily a boy name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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