Ambrose vs Neil

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
Neil Rank #866

Ambrose is more popular, ranked #744 vs #866 for Neil.

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

Neil ___

  • Neil James
  • Neil Thomas
  • Neil Patrick
  • Neil Robert
  • Neil Alan
  • Neil Gordon

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Neil

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ambrose or Neil more popular?

Ambrose is more popular, ranked #744 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Ambrose and Neil mean?

Ambrose means "immortal, divine" (Greek origin). Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin).

Are Ambrose and Neil boy or girl names?

Ambrose is primarily a boy name. Neil is primarily a boy name.

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