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Montgomery

Montgomery is a boy's name of Irish and Celtic origin meaning “man and ruler.” In 2024 it was given to 199 boys in the United States.

Montgomery at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Irish & Celtic · English & American
Meaning
“man and ruler”
Pronunciation
/məntˈɡʌm(ə)ɹi/

About the name Montgomery

Montgomery belongs to the Irish & Celtic and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “man and ruler” — is the sense carried by its Irish and Celtic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Montgomery first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #778 in 1883, and in 2024 199 babies received the name — 5,459 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Montgomery in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#778 in 1883
Peak year
2023
Babies named Montgomery in 2024
199
Total since 1880
5,459

Montgomery in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#362 in 2012
Babies named Montgomery in 2025
67
Total since 1996
2,055

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Montgomery mean?

Montgomery means “man and ruler” in its Irish and Celtic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Montgomery a boy or girl name?

Montgomery is a boy name. In 2024, 199 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Montgomery?

Montgomery comes from the Irish & Celtic and English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Montgomery?

Montgomery first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #778 in 1883, and 199 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Montgomery?

Montgomery is pronounced /məntˈɡʌm(ə)ɹi/ (IPA).

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