Ambrose vs James

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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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ambrose Rank #744
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ambrose

Cornelius Barnaby Thaddeus Imogen Octavia

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ambrose or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ambrose at #744 in the United States.

What do Ambrose and James mean?

Ambrose means "immortal, divine" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ambrose and James boy or girl names?

Ambrose is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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