Lamont as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Lamont

What is the meaning of the name Lamont ?

The baby name Lamont is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ləˈmɒnt/ (UK), /ləˈmoʊnt/ (US) — respelled: luh-MONT or luh-MOHT.

Lamont is Norman French, Scottish in Origin.

Lamont is a Scottish surname-turned-given name with Norse roots. It traces to Old Norse log + madr, "law" + "man," a title for a legal official often rendered "lawman" or "law-speaker." The surname developed in Argyll among Clan Lamont; its Gaelic form is Mac Laomainn ("son of Laomann"), later anglicized to Lamont. As Scots emigrated, the name traveled widely, entering the pool of given names in English-speaking countries.

Use as a first name rose in the United States in the 20th century, particularly mid-century and within African American communities; popular culture figures such as Motown songwriter Lamont Dozier and the TV character Lamont Sanford helped boost recognition. Variants and spellings include LaMont, LeMont, Lamonte, Lamond, and Lamon; short forms like Mont and Monty appear informally. The name's core meaning remains "lawman," suggesting judgment, counsel, and authority.