US Popularity Rank: 2469

Origin: Latin

Meaning: Jagged mountain; Clamp mountain

Monserrat is a girl's name of Latin and Catalan origin, meaning "jagged mountain" or “clamp mountain.” Monserrat’s alternative spelling, Montserrat, shares its name with a mountain near Barcelona, a monastery, and a celebrated statue of the Virgin Mary and the infant Jesus. This name is especially trendy in Catalonia and Catalan-speaking areas, given its connection to the local region. If baby grows up to love adventure, they’ll love the legendary story behind their name. In Arthurian legend, Montserrat is believed to be one of the homes of the Holy Grail, a mythical object associated with Jesus Christ.