Montreal: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: m-ohntr-eh-ahl
Origin: France
gender-male

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Europe
Meaning: A variant of the French

Montreal, a city in Canada, has a rich history and a name that reflects its origins. The name "Montreal " is derived from the French "Mont Royal, " which was given to the mountain by Jacques Cartier in 1535. Over time, the name evolved from referring to the mountain to the island and eventually to the city itself. Montreal 's name is significant because it symbolizes the city's French heritage and its strategic location on the Saint Lawrence River. The city's history, cultural diversity, and resilience have made it an important urban center in North America.

Montreal Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Montreal is currently #13898 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Montreal is currently #5991 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Montreal is currently #6752 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Montreal is currently #2962 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Montreal is currently #7051 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Montreal is currently #3026 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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