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What does the baby name Montgomery mean? Learn about what Montgomery means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Montgomery - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Montgomery
M-O-N-T-G-O-M-E-R-Y, is a 10-letter male given name.
Pronunciation of Montgomery
mənt-GUM-ər-ee
Meaning of Montgomery
From the wealthy man's mountain, rich man's mountain, from the hill of the powerful man, strong man's hill.
Origin of Montgomery
The name 'Montgomery' has its origins in the English language. It is derived from a surname that originated in Norman England. The surname was derived from a place name, meaning 'Gumarich's hill' or 'hill belonging to Gumarich'.
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Similar Names, Nicknames, & Spelling Variations of Montgomery
Monty
Popularity of Montgomery
The name 'Montgomery' has had a relatively steady but moderate level of popularity over the years. It has never reached the top ranks of popular names, but has maintained a consistent presence.
Montgomery currently has 28 likes, and is in the top 7% of liked boy's names. The name Bryden is slightly more popular than Montgomery.

Etymology of Montgomery

The name 'Montgomery' is composed of two elements. The first element, 'mont', is derived from the Old French word 'mont', meaning 'hill'. The second element, 'gomery', is derived from the Old English word 'gār', meaning 'spear', and the Old Norse word 'gumr', meaning 'man'.

Cultural Significance of Montgomery

The name 'Montgomery' does not hold significant cultural or historical significance. It is primarily a surname that has been used as a given name.