"And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."
Christian Name · French/Norman Origin
Montgomery Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Montgomery
boy
Montgomery means "Mountain of the powerful one; Manpower", a boy's name of French/Norman origin. The name Montgomery does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Montgomery lifts eyes to the hills — help from the LORD, strength in weakness, the mountain of power that stands because Christ's grace is sufficient.
Is Montgomery in the Bible?
No — the name Montgomery does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Mountain of the powerful one; Manpower", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Montgomery.
Pronunciation:/mont-GUM-er-ee/
OriginFrench/Norman
MeaningMountain of the powerful one; Manpower
What does Montgomery mean?
Montgomery is a boy name of French/Norman origin meaning "Mountain of the powerful one; Manpower". Montgomery is the mountain of power — and God's power is perfected in weakness. 'My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.
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What does Montgomery mean in the Bible?
Montgomery means "Mountain of the powerful one; Manpower" and is a name of French/Norman origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Montgomery is the mountain of power — and God's power is perfected in weakness. 'My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.' Montgomery's mountain stands by Christ's power.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Montgomery?
Montgomery is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Mountain of the powerful one; Manpower" — not because Scripture names anyone Montgomery.
"I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Montgomery?
Montgomery has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
Which books of the Bible mention Montgomery?
Montgomery is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Montgomery?
Montgomery lifts eyes to the hills — help from the LORD, strength in weakness, the mountain of power that stands because Christ's grace is sufficient.
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Names like Montgomery
Other French/Norman biblical names that share the spirit of "Mountain of the powerful one; Manpower" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Montgomery
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Adeline
girl
"Noble; Of noble birth"
Montgomery & Adeline
Elizabeth
girl
"God is my oath; Pledged to God"
Montgomery & Elizabeth
Elizabeth
girl
"God is my oath"
Montgomery & Elizabeth
Josephine
girl
"God will increase"
Montgomery & Josephine
Philomena
girl
"Lover of strength; Beloved"
Montgomery & Philomena
Valentina
girl
"Strong; Vigorous; Healthy"
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Montgomery name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Montgomery does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Mountain of the powerful one; Manpower", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Montgomery.
Montgomery means "Mountain of the powerful one; Manpower." It is a French/Norman name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Mountain of the powerful one; Manpower" — runs right through the Bible.
French/Norman. Montgomery comes into English from French/Norman and carries the sense "Mountain of the powerful one; Manpower." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Montgomery
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Montgomery?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Montgomery?
You can read every verse where Montgomery appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.