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Montel

♂ Boy

Pronounced mon-TEL /mɒnˈtɛl/Medium

Meaning: A modern name in the Mont- family (from mont, 'mountain; hill'), akin to Montrell; also a French place-name element. As a given name its route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A Mont- name: Montel ties to 'mountain' with a bold -el (said 'mon-TEL'). Routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican, French
MeaningA modern name in the Mont- family (from mont, 'mountain; hill'), akin to Montrell; also a French place-name element. As a given name its route is uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#7520 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1995
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,560

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199519502025

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

Montel is a modern name on the Mont- root ('mountain; hill'), close to Montrell, and a French place-name element. Its route as a given name is uncertain, which we note. Bold and rare in U.S. data (said 'mon-TEL').

In the U.S. it appears rarely. Rare, modern, and bold.

Did you know? Montel sits in the Mont- family (from mont, 'mountain; hill') with a strong -el ending — familiar from broadcaster Montel Williams — though its route as a name is uncertain, which we note (said 'mon-TEL').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Montel — Mont- 'mountain' family name; route uncertain

Variations

MontellMontrellMonte

Nicknames

MontTel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Montel mean?

Montel sits in the Mont- family (from mont, 'mountain; hill'). Its route as a given name is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Montel?

It's said mon-TEL /mɒnˈtɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Montel a boy or girl name?

Montel is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Montel?

Montel is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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