Lamonte as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Lamonte

What is the meaning of the name Lamonte ?

The baby name Lamonte is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ləˈmɒnteɪ/ (luh-MON-tay).

Lamonte is English in Origin.

Lamonte is a modern American spelling variant of Lamont, a Scottish surname turned given name. Lamont traces to the Old Norse personal name Lögmaðr/Logmaðr, meaning “lawman” or “law-speaker,” brought into Scotland through Norse-Gaelic contact and later associated with Clan Lamont. The final -e and stylings such as LaMonte or La Monte reflect a French-influenced aesthetic rather than a distinct origin. The core meaning evokes justice and authority: “man of law.”

As a given name, Lamonte appears in U.S. records from the early 20th century, gaining steadier use mid-century and periodic visibility in the 1960s–1980s, particularly within African American communities. It remains uncommon today yet recognizable. Standard variants include Lamont, LaMont, La Monte, and LaMonte; nicknames and short forms are Monte and Monty. While related names share the same Norse root, Lamonte offers a tailored, urbane twist on the classic Lamont.