Monte
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Monte is an English name meaning “mountain”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 99.82% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Monte
Monte is an English name primarily derived from the surname form, originating from the Old French word mont. This term, which traces back to the Latin mons, signifies a hill or a mountain. Historically, the name was used as a descriptor for individuals who lived near or on elevated terrain, eventually being adopted as a given name in various English-speaking traditions. Its transition from a topographical surname to a personal name illustrates a common pattern in the evolution of naming practices.
Meaning Comments
- Screamopirat: Monte also translates as 'Mountain' in Italian. (i.e. the name given to a son by a father who fought in Italy during WWII)
- Jukker_nokki: Old fashioned but nice.
- Melisa_rain1: Supposed to be spelled Monty.
Gender Usage of the Name Monte
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Monte is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.82% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Monte
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Monte is listed under Uncommon Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 55K births |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 508K births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 196K births |
| Australia | Uncommon | 1 in every 2.34M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Monte ranked #2,427 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #2,412 in 2024 — a drop of 15 places. Monte is uncommon in official lists but appears occasionally.
Historically, its best recorded position was #329 in 1952. Its lowest recorded position was #5,084 in 2005. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -231 places (from #2,196 to #2,427).
Name StyleMethodology
Monte is classified as Timeless Boy Names because it appears across 90% of recorded years, averages 156 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 92 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name Monte
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- M — Boy Names Starting with M
- Ends with
- e — Boy Names Ending in “e”
Name AestheticMethodology
Monte contains two syllables with a sharp, front-loaded stress pattern. It is commonly linked to Monte Irvin, the celebrated Major League Baseball player. The sound profile suggests a Grounded & Earthy aesthetic.
Middle Names For Monte
Middle names used with MonteMethodology
Monte is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Monte Ray · Monte Alan · Monte Dean · Monte Dale · Monte WayneView all 181 boy middle names.
- Total 271 middle names used with Monte
- 30 girl middle names used with Monte
- 54 unisex middle names used with Monte
Middle name suggestions for MonteMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Monte is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “d”.
Examples: Monte Daniel · Monte Donald · Monte Dennis · Monte Dillon · Monte Dallas. View all 271 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Monte
Tree AssociationsMethodology
The name Monte, one of the Tree-Inspired Boy Names, also appears as the common name of Camote Del Monte (Peteria scoparia A.Gray) in the Fabaceae family.
Additional Natural MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 28 biological records matching the name Monte. Browse all matching records with their scientific names and taxonomic details.
Names Similar to Monte
Sound Like Monte Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Monty · Montie · Mont · View all 19 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Michael · Matthew · Mark · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Monte Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Anthony · Timothy · Jeffrey · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Monte”
Dictionary Meaning of "Monte"Methodology
A surname
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How to Spell Monte in ASL
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Comments on the name Monte
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Redfemalekni
The name Monte was given to 107 boys born in the US in 2015.
Rangekirves2
Can also be pronounced mon-tay in Spanish i.e. Monté.
Matthew_301
Monte Hellman was a famous American director famous for such films as "Two-Lane Blacktop" which became a part of the American counterculture.
Mineuodxi733
Monte Field is a character in the first Ellery Queen novel, The Roman Hat Mystery. He was a corrupt lawyer and the victim.