Mount Royal
Montreal is a place-name of French origin, derived from 'Mont Royal', the hill in the heart of the city. It was named by explorer Jacques Cartier in 1535. As a given name, it is extremely rare and typically used to honor the Canadian city or as a unique surname-style choice.
Less common today
Montreal isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,657 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American football player
