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Monty
BoyEnglish, French· “pet form of Montgomery”
- Meaning
- pet form of Montgomery
- Origin
- English, French
- Pronunciation
- MAHN-tee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,543
- US babies 2025
- 112
- Best rank
- #340 (1961)
- Peak year
- 1961
Meaning and origin of Monty
Monty is an English and French name that means “pet form of Montgomery”.
Monty is the classic pet form of Montgomery, a Norman place name and surname brought to Britain after the Conquest, and it can also shorten Montague. The best-known bearer of the nickname is Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery, the British commander of the Second World War, universally known as Monty. The name also calls up Monty Python, the British comedy troupe. Said MAHN-tee, it has a cheerful, slightly old-fashioned English charm, similar to Archie, Alfie and Freddie. Many families use it as a nickname under Montgomery, while others give Monty on its own for its easy, sporty sound.
Popularity over time
Monty first appears in US Social Security records in 1900. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 53 different years, starting in 1931. Its best national rank was #340 in 1961, the same year it reached its highest count of 539 babies. In 2025, 112 babies were named Monty, and it ranked #1,543 nationally. That is 129% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #2,555 in 1920, #367 in 1950, #817 in 1980, #2,784 in 2000, #2,945 in 2010, and #1,543 in 2025. Of the 15,350 US boys named Monty since records began, 27% were born in the 1960s, its biggest decade. The 1950s come next, with 3,817 babies. Since 2010, 875 more have been named Monty.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Kris, Tod, Rusty, Rod, and Dewayne.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Monty ranked highest in Utah, Arizona, and Washington.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | #674 | 6 |
| Arizona | #824 | 7 |
| Washington | #960 | 6 |
| Michigan | #1070 | 6 |
| Pennsylvania | #1373 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Monty is usually pronounced MAHN-tee, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with M and ends in “-ty”.
Middle names for Monty
A few middle names that flow with Monty: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Monty
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Monty mean?
Monty is an English and French name that means “pet form of Montgomery”.
What is the origin of the name Monty?
Monty has English and French roots. Monty is the classic pet form of Montgomery, a Norman place name and surname brought to Britain after the Conquest, and it can also shorten Montague.
Is Monty a popular name?
Not especially. Monty ranked #1,543 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Monty a boy or girl name?
Monty is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Monty?
Monty is usually pronounced MAHN-tee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings