Ambrose vs Marvin

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
Marvin Rank #672

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 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

Marvin ___

  • Marvin James
  • Marvin Lee
  • Marvin Earl
  • Marvin Wayne
  • Marvin Ray
  • Marvin Dale

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ambrose

Cornelius Barnaby Thaddeus Imogen Octavia

If you choose Marvin

Harold Leonard Raymond Gloria Shirley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ambrose or Marvin more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Ambrose at #744 in the United States.

What do Ambrose and Marvin mean?

Ambrose means "immortal, divine" (Greek origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Ambrose and Marvin boy or girl names?

Ambrose is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.

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