Ambrose vs Lionel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lionel

Boy #561 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"young lion"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English French Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#561
Total SSA Count
528
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Leo, Lion, Nell

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ambrose Rank #744
Lionel Rank #561

Lionel is more popular, ranked #561 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

Lionel ___

  • Lionel James
  • Lionel Hugh
  • Lionel Edward
  • Lionel Charles
  • Lionel Thomas
  • Lionel William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ambrose

Cornelius Barnaby Thaddeus Imogen Octavia

If you choose Lionel

Eleanor Clara Arthur Edmund Vivian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ambrose or Lionel more popular?

Lionel is more popular, ranked #561 compared to Ambrose at #744 in the United States.

What do Ambrose and Lionel mean?

Ambrose means "immortal, divine" (Greek origin). Lionel means "young lion" (Latin origin).

Are Ambrose and Lionel boy or girl names?

Ambrose is primarily a boy name. Lionel is primarily a boy name.

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