Montgomery vs Monroe

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Montgomery Rank #1,089
Monroe Rank #1,282

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Montgomery or Monroe more popular?

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

What do Montgomery and Monroe mean?

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

Are Montgomery and Monroe boy or girl names?

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

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