Ambrose vs Phillip

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
Phillip Rank #627

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 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

Phillip ___

  • Phillip James
  • Phillip John
  • Phillip Thomas
  • Phillip Michael
  • Phillip Andrew

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ambrose

Cornelius Barnaby Thaddeus Imogen Octavia

If you choose Phillip

William Elizabeth Catherine Andrew Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ambrose or Phillip more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Ambrose at #744 in the United States.

What do Ambrose and Phillip mean?

Ambrose means "immortal, divine" (Greek origin). Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Ambrose and Phillip boy or girl names?

Ambrose is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.

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