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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Gomeric's hill
- Origin
- Norman French (place name, from a personal name)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- munt-GUM-er-ee
Montgomery is a Norman French name, originally a place name built from a personal name, and it means "Gomeric's hill." It's a name with a literal, traceable meaning behind it rather than something abstract, which can appeal to parents who like knowing exactly where a name comes from. U.S. Social Security records show it in use every year from 1880 through 2024.
Meaning & Origin of Montgomery
Meaning: Gomeric's hill.
Origin: Norman French (place name, from a personal name).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Montgomery
munt-GUM-er-eeIPA /mɒntˈɡʌməri/
Popularity of Montgomery
Montgomery hit its peak popularity in 1883, ranking #778 with 7 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it ranked #1090, though 199 babies received the name that year.
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FAQ
What does the name Montgomery mean?
Gomeric’s hill. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Montgomery?
Montgomery is pronounced munt-GUM-er-ee (IPA: /mɒntˈɡʌməri/).
Is Montgomery a popular name right now?
Montgomery peaked at #778 in 1883 and is ranked #1090 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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