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Lemont

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Lemont

Pronounced luh-MONT /ləˈmɒnt/Medium

Meaning: Lemont is a variant spelling of Lamont, a Scottish surname from the Old Norse personal name Logmadr, 'lawman' or 'law-giver'. Read through French, the same letters can suggest 'le mont', 'the mountain', which reinforced its use as a given name.Low

In 30 seconds: Lemont is a variant of Lamont, a Scottish surname from the Norse for 'lawman'. It saw quiet mid-century use as a boy's given name, especially in Black American communities (said luh-MONT).
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Origin MediumScottish, Norse
MeaningLemont is a variant spelling of Lamont, a Scottish surname from the Old Norse personal name Logmadr, 'lawman' or 'law-giver'. Read through French, the same letters can suggest 'le mont', 'the mountain', which reinforced its use as a given name.
U.S. rank (2017)#13461 ↘ Falling
2017 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1974
Total births (all-time)≈ 682
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197419182017

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lemont is a phonetic form of Lamont, a clan surname of the Scottish Highlands derived from the Old Norse Logmadr, 'lawman'. Like many surnames it moved into first-name use in America, where the Lamont/Lemont spellings became a distinctive choice for boys through the twentieth century.

Lemont was never widespread, given to only a few dozen boys a year around its mid-1970s peak and fading by the 2010s. It carries a dignified, surname-style sound and pairs the antique 'lawman' meaning with a mid-century American feel.

Did you know? The Lamont/Lemont name literally means 'lawman' - the Norse Logmadr described the official who recited and upheld the law at assemblies, a role of real standing in medieval Scotland.
Overall data confidence 55%
References - Lemont / Lamont — Variant of Lamont, Scottish surname from Old Norse Logmadr 'lawman'

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lemont mean?

Lemont is a variant of Lamont, a Scottish surname from the Old Norse Logmadr meaning 'lawman'.

How do you pronounce Lemont?

It's said luh-MONT /ləˈmɒnt/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Lemont a boy or girl name?

Lemont is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Lemont?

Lemont has always been uncommon, a surname-style boy's name that saw its quiet high in the mid-seventies.

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