The baby name Montel is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmɒn.təl/ — MON-tel.
The baby name Montel is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmɒn.təl/ — MON-tel.
Montel is English, French in Origin.
Montel is a masculine given name with roots in French toponymic surnames derived from mont “mountain,” plus the diminutive/collective suffix -el, yielding the sense “little mountain” or “from the mountain.” As a transferred surname, it aligns with Romance forms built on monte/mont-, and is related in sense to Monte and Monty.
As a first name, Montel appears in the United States in the mid‑20th century, gaining wider notice in the 1990s through television host Montel Williams; usage has been especially strong in African‑American communities. Common variants and spellings include Montell, Montrell, and the rare Montelle; short forms Monte, Monty, or Mo are sometimes used. The name conveys steadiness and elevation, appealing to parents seeking a modern yet rooted, timeless choice.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #259 | 1 | 3,997 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #291 | 3 | 6,876 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #360 | 2 | 8,138 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #887 | 6 | 7,044 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #977 | 18 | 24,821 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #999 | 3 | 16,906 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,032 | 2 | 16,355 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,092 | 20 | 25,439 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,159 | 20 | 25,619 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,689 | 3 | 28,008 |
Montel is popular in 19 countries — most recent births per country:
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