Monte

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Pronounced MON-tee /ˈmɑːn.ti/Medium

Meaning: Monte means 'mountain' in Italian and Spanish and also serves as a short form of Montgomery ('Gomeric's hill'). It is far more often a boy's name; used here for a girl, we note the lean.Medium

In 30 seconds: A short, sturdy name: Monte means 'mountain' and stands in for Montgomery (said 'MON-tee'). More often a boy's name - we note the lean.

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Origin MediumItalian, English

MeaningMonte means 'mountain' in Italian and Spanish and also serves as a short form of Montgomery ('Gomeric's hill'). It is far more often a boy's name; used here for a girl, we note the lean.

U.S. rank (2024)#10788 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1955

Total births (all-time)≈ 828

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Monte is Italian and Spanish for 'mountain,' and a familiar short form of Montgomery. As a given name it leans strongly to boys; for a girl it reads as a crisp, unexpected pick. More often a boy's name, which we note (said 'MON-tee').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S., against heavier boys' use. Rare, short, and boy-leaning.

Did you know? Monte means 'mountain' in Italian and Spanish and often shortens Montgomery. It's used here for a girl, though it's far more often a boys' name, which we note (said 'MON-tee').

Overall data confidence 50%

References - Monte — Italian/Spanish 'mountain'; short for Montgomery; boy-leaning

Variations

MontiMontieMontey

Nicknames

MoMonty

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Monte mean?

Monte means 'mountain' in Italian and Spanish and is also short for Montgomery.

How do you pronounce Monte?

It's said MON-tee /ˈmɑːn.ti/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Monte a boy or girl name?

Monte is used for both, but far more often for boys - we note the lean.

How popular is Monte?

Monte is rare for girls in the U.S. and more common for boys.