Ambrose vs Brock

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brock

Boy #707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"brook, small stream"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#707
Total SSA Count
378
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bro, Bry, Brie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ambrose Rank #744
Brock Rank #707

Brock is more popular, ranked #707 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

Brock ___

  • Brock Allen
  • Brock James
  • Brock Lee
  • Brock Michael
  • Brock Wayne
  • Brock Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ambrose

Cornelius Barnaby Thaddeus Imogen Octavia

If you choose Brock

Tanner Wyatt Chase Logan Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ambrose or Brock more popular?

Brock is more popular, ranked #707 compared to Ambrose at #744 in the United States.

What do Ambrose and Brock mean?

Ambrose means "immortal, divine" (Greek origin). Brock means "brook, small stream" (Old English origin).

Are Ambrose and Brock boy or girl names?

Ambrose is primarily a boy name. Brock is primarily a boy name.

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