"of the mountain"
Origin: Old French del mont
Language: English
Delmon
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A solid mountain man name from mid-century American tradition
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The Story of Delmon
Delmon combines the Old French prefix 'del' (of the) with 'mont' from Latin 'mons' (mountain), creating a name meaning 'of the mountain.' This is the same etymology found in Del Monte (the famous food brand literally means 'of the mountain' in Italian/Spanish) and the surname Delmont. As a given name, Delmon belongs to the Del- name family popular in mid-20th century America (Delbert, Delroy, Delmar, Delvon) where the 'Del-' prefix created a distinctive, masculine sound. The name carries associations with rugged American landscapes and the kind of sturdy, no-nonsense character names of an earlier era.
Delmon was most popular in the 1930s-1960s as part of the Del- name family that was fashionable in mid-century America.
The name evokes a rugged, outdoorsy American character — a man of the mountains — with roots in Old World French and Latin geography.
Historical Record
Delmon first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 163 babies have been named Delmon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Delmon is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,335 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Del Monte, the iconic food brand, means 'of the mountain' in Spanish/Italian — the same as the name Delmon
- The Del- prefix family includes Delbert, Delroy, Delmar, and Delvin — all popular in mid-century America
- Baseball player Delmon Young helped keep this vintage name in public view in the 2000s
Delmon in Other Languages
French
Del Mont
German
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Italian
Del Monte
Spanish
Del Monte
Portuguese
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Popularity Over Time
#23,335
Current Rank
Hidden Gem
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
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Delmon Young
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1985
American baseball player who was the first overall draft pick in 2003
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #23,335
- Total SSA Count
- 6
- Cultural Origins
- American African-American English
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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Frequently Asked Questions About Delmon
What does the name Delmon mean?
"of the mountain" (from Old French del mont). Delmon combines the Old French prefix 'del' (of the) with 'mont' from Latin 'mons' (mountain), creating a name meaning 'of the mountain.' This is the same etymology found in Del Monte (the famous food brand literally means 'of the mountain' in Italian/Spanish) and the surname Delmont. As a given name, Delmon belongs to the Del- name family popular in mid-20th century America (Delbert, Delroy, Delmar, Delvon) where the 'Del-' prefix created a distinctive, masculine sound. The name carries associations with rugged American landscapes and the kind of sturdy, no-nonsense character names of an earlier era.
What is the origin of the name Delmon?
Delmon has Old French del mont, American, African-American, and English origins. In Old French del mont, it means "of the mountain".
Is Delmon a boy or girl name?
Delmon is primarily used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Delmon?
Delmon is currently ranked #23335 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Delmon?
Common nicknames for Delmon include Del and Monty.
What are good middle names for Delmon?
Popular middle name pairings include Delmon James, Delmon Lee, Delmon Ray, Delmon Wayne, and Delmon Earl.
What are good sibling names for Delmon?
Names that pair well with Delmon as siblings include Delbert, Delroy, Delmar, Delmonte, and Delton.
How many syllables does Delmon have?
Delmon has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Delmon a common or rare name?
Delmon is an uncommon name, ranked #23335 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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Are there other spellings for Delmon?
Related spellings include Delmar.
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About the Name Delmon
Delmon is a boy name with American, African-American, and English origins . The name means "of the mountain" in Old French del mont .
Delmon is currently ranked #23,335 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Delmon has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Delmon include Del and Monty. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Delmon include Delmar . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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