Monroe vs Montgomery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Monroe

Boy #1,282 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the mouth of the Roe river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,282
Total SSA Count: 153
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Zyan Jahkai Perry Davian

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Montgomery

Boy #1,089 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"Gomeric's mountain, power mountain"

Origin: Old French/Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,089
Total SSA Count: 199
Syllables: 4
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Monroe Rank #1,282

Montgomery Rank #1,089

Montgomery is more popular, ranked #1089 vs #1282 for Monroe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Monroe or Montgomery more popular?

Montgomery is more popular, ranked #1089 compared to Monroe at #1282 in the United States.

What do Monroe and Montgomery mean?

Monroe means "from the mouth of the Roe river" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Montgomery means "Gomeric's mountain, power mountain" (Old French/Germanic origin).

Are Monroe and Montgomery boy or girl names?

Monroe is primarily a boy name. Montgomery is primarily a boy name.

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