Montague

Montague is a French boy's name. An Old French surname meaning "pointed mountain". Has Shakespearean connections through Romeo Montague.

How popular is Montague in the United States?

In 2024, 6 boys in the United States were named Montague, making it the 11,846th most popular boy's name that year.

Its busiest year on record was 1915, with 14 births.

Records for Montague go back to 1915, and 382 babies have been given the name since.

What Montague means and where it comes from

An Old French surname meaning "pointed mountain". Has Shakespearean connections through Romeo Montague.

Montague is of French origin, described as literary in style.

Is Montague a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 6 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Shorter names that share the opening of Montague

  • Monte

Each of these is a name in its own right in the 2024 US data, given to at least 100 babies that year.

Sibling name ideas for Montague

Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Montague mean?

An Old French surname meaning "pointed mountain". Has Shakespearean connections through Romeo Montague.

Where does the name Montague come from?

Montague is of French origin, and is usually described as literary in style.

How popular is Montague in the United States?

In 2024, 6 boys in the United States were named Montague, making it the 11,846th most popular boy's name that year.

Is Montague a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 6 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

What are the short forms of Montague?

Monte is a shorter name in current US use that share the opening of Montague.

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