Ambrose vs Santos

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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Santos

Boy #832 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"saints, the holy ones"

Origin: Latin sanctus (holy)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Filipino Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#832
Total SSA Count
297
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Santi, San

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Popularity Comparison

Ambrose Rank #744
Santos Rank #832

Ambrose is more popular, ranked #744 vs #832 for Santos.

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

Santos ___

  • Santos Angel
  • Santos Miguel
  • Santos Jose
  • Santos Luis
  • Santos Antonio
  • Santos Emilio

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ambrose

Cornelius Barnaby Thaddeus Imogen Octavia

If you choose Santos

Jesus Angel Carmen Cruz Pilar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ambrose or Santos more popular?

Ambrose is more popular, ranked #744 compared to Santos at #832 in the United States.

What do Ambrose and Santos mean?

Ambrose means "immortal, divine" (Greek origin). Santos means "saints, the holy ones" (Latin sanctus (holy) origin).

Are Ambrose and Santos boy or girl names?

Ambrose is primarily a boy name. Santos is primarily a boy name.

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