Ambrose vs Dillon

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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Popularity Comparison

Ambrose Rank #744
Dillon Rank #870

Ambrose is more popular, ranked #744 vs #870 for Dillon.

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

Dillon ___

  • Dillon James
  • Dillon Ray
  • Dillon Cole
  • Dillon Scott
  • Dillon Wayne
  • Dillon Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ambrose

Cornelius Barnaby Thaddeus Imogen Octavia

If you choose Dillon

Connor Liam Shannon Erin Brady

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ambrose or Dillon more popular?

Ambrose is more popular, ranked #744 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Ambrose and Dillon mean?

Ambrose means "immortal, divine" (Greek origin). Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin).

Are Ambrose and Dillon boy or girl names?

Ambrose is primarily a boy name. Dillon is primarily a boy name.

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