Montgomery
Montgomery: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /məntˈɡʌm(ə)ɹi/
Meaning and origin of Montgomery
Root meaning: “man”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From a Norman surname, from a place in Normandy (Old French for "Gomeric's hill"). Gumaric was a Germanic personal name composed of *gumô (“man”) and *rīks (“ruler”) (whence the modern French surnames Gomery, Gommery and Gumery or the Galician placename Gomariz).
How popular is Montgomery?
Since 1880, 547 girls and 5,701 boys in the U.S. have been named Montgomery (9% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3585 in 2020. Its highest rank for boys was #778 in 1883. In 2025 it ranked #962 for boys, with 261 babies given the name.
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Montgomery FAQ
What does the name Montgomery mean?
Montgomery traces back to a root meaning "man". A male given name transferred from the surname. From a Norman surname, from a place in Normandy (Old French for "Gomeric's hill"). Gumaric was a Germanic personal name composed of *gumô (“man”) and *rīks (“ruler”) (whence the modern French surnames Gomery, Gommery and Gumery or the Galician placename Gomariz).
What is the origin of the name Montgomery?
Montgomery is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Montgomery?
Since 1880, 547 girls and 5,701 boys in the U.S. have been named Montgomery (9% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3585 in 2020. Its highest rank for boys was #778 in 1883. In 2025 it ranked #962 for boys, with 261 babies given the name.
Is Montgomery a boy or girl name?
Montgomery is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 547 girls and 5,701 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.