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Lamont

♂ Boy

Pronounced luh-MAWNT /lə.ˈmɔnt/Medium

Meaning: Law manMedium

In 30 seconds: Lamont is an English name meaning 'law man'.
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Origin MediumEnglish, African American
MeaningLaw man
U.S. rank (2024)#2607 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births51 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1972
Total births (all-time)≈ 23,975

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197218882024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Lamont comes into English use with the meaning 'law man'. It functions as both a surname and a first name, and its sound has made it especially familiar in American naming. The sprinter LaMont Smith, a 1996 Olympic relay gold medalist, carried it onto the track.

The stress on the second syllable gives it a smooth, upright rhythm. Its surname history is part of why it reads as both dignified and familiar.

Did you know? Lamont likely reached first-name use through a surname or place-name route, which gives it that modern borrowed-from-history feel.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Lamont — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★LaMont Smith (1972–present)
    American sprinter, 1996 Olympic 4x400m relay gold medalist.

If you like Lamont…

Lamar— Shares Lamont's La- opening and its established place in American boys' naming.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Lamont mean?

Lamont is usually explained as meaning 'law man' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Lamont?

It's commonly said luh-MAWNT /lə.ˈmɔnt/.

Is Lamont a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Lamont is used as a boy name.

How popular is Lamont?

In 2024, Lamont ranked #2607 in the U.S. for boys, with 51 births recorded.