Montgomery
Montgomery is a boys' name of English origin meaning “mountain belonging to Gomeric.” It ranked #960 in the United States in 2025. Montgomery comes from the Norman French 'Mont Gomeric,' a place name meaning 'Gomeric's mountain.'
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how do you pronounce Montgomery?
mont-GUM-er-ee
where does the name Montgomery come from?
A surname from a place in Normandy, Saint-Germain-de-Montgommery or Sainte-Foy-de-Montgommery: Gomeric's hill. Gomeric, or Gumaric, was a personal name from elements meaning man and ruler, which also gave the French surnames Gomery, Gommery and Gumery.
The name has military grandeur through General Montgomery of WWII fame and carries Southern aristocratic associations. Its length gives it gravitas, while nicknames like Monty and Gomer add warmth and accessibility.
how popular is this name?
Montgomery has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 18 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 128. It peaked at #720 in 1883, and ranked #960 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #960 |
| 1960 | #981 |
| 1883 | #720 |
| 1880 | #909 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Montgomery fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Montgomery?
- Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery (British WWII commander, 'Monty')
- Montgomery Clift (American actor)
what are the nicknames and variants of Montgomery?
Nicknames
what names are similar to Montgomery?
what names go well with Montgomery?
Sibling names that share Montgomery's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Montgomery
What does the name Montgomery mean?
Montgomery means “mountain belonging to Gomeric”.
What is the origin of the name Montgomery?
Montgomery comes from the English naming tradition.
How popular is the name Montgomery?
Montgomery ranked #960 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1883, at #720, and it has spent 18 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Montgomery a boy or girl name?
Montgomery is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Montgomery?
Montgomery is pronounced mont-GUM-er-ee, with 4 syllables.
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