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Montez

♂ Boy

Pronounced MOHN-tehz /ˈmoʊn.tɛz/Medium

Meaning: MountainsMedium

In 30 seconds: Montez is an African American name meaning 'mountains'.
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Origin MediumAfrican American
MeaningMountains
U.S. rank (2025)#4813 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,204

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199119532025

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

Recorded with the meaning 'mountains', Montez sits in the African American naming tradition. Its sense and that cultural setting are what the data supports, and the name's rolling, two-beat sound suits the mountain image.

There are no recorded bearers or variant spellings in our data, so the name's appeal rests on that clear meaning and its rhythm.

Did you know? Montez likely reached first-name use through a surname or place-name route, which gives it that modern borrowed-from-history feel.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Montez — 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

  • ★Montez Sweat (1996-)
    American NFL defensive end for the Chicago Bears
  • ★Chris Montez (1943-)
    American singer known for the hit "Let's Dance"

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Montez mean?

Montez is usually explained as meaning 'mountains' and is most often linked with African American tradition.

How do you pronounce Montez?

It's commonly said MOHN-tehz /ˈmoʊn.tɛz/.

Is Montez a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Montez?

In 2024, Montez ranked #2811 in the U.S. for boys, with 46 births recorded.

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