What does the name Montgomery mean?

Montgomery is a boy name of French origin meaning “Norman French place name/surname, 'hill of Gomeric (the powerful man)'”.

When was the name Montgomery most popular?

In US Social Security records since 1890, Montgomery peaked in the 2020s.

What are names similar to Montgomery?

Names similar to Montgomery in origin and style include Landry, Bellamy, Emery, Avery, Quincy.

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Montgomery

boy name

Origin

French

Syllables

Peak era

2020s

Today

▬ Steady

Meaning

“Norman French place name/surname, 'hill of Gomeric (the powerful man)'”

Goes by Monty

Popularity, 1890–2024

1890speak 2020s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Montgomery peaked in the 2020s.

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Popularity in Brazil

33 people · the #88,550 first name in Brazil · median age 59

Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022

Names that fit alongside Montgomery

Landry Bellamy Emery Avery Quincy Harvey

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