Ambrose vs Arturo

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Arturo

Boy #578 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bear, bear king"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#578
Total SSA Count
492
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Art, Arto, Turo

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Ambrose Rank #744
Arturo Rank #578

Arturo is more popular, ranked #578 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

Arturo ___

  • Arturo Miguel
  • Arturo Carlos
  • Arturo Javier
  • Arturo Luis
  • Arturo Rafael
  • Arturo Ernesto

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ambrose

Cornelius Barnaby Thaddeus Imogen Octavia

If you choose Arturo

Mateo Sebastián Valentina Isabel Rodrigo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ambrose or Arturo more popular?

Arturo is more popular, ranked #578 compared to Ambrose at #744 in the United States.

What do Ambrose and Arturo mean?

Ambrose means "immortal, divine" (Greek origin). Arturo means "bear, bear king" (Celtic origin).

Are Ambrose and Arturo boy or girl names?

Ambrose is primarily a boy name. Arturo is primarily a boy name.

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