Dale vs Monte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dale

Boy #1,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"valley dweller, from the valley"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

15 High Risk

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Boy #1,431 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mountain"

Origin: Latin

Italian Spanish American English

✓ All Clear

Dale Rank #1,309

Monte Rank #1,431

Dale is more popular, ranked #1309 vs #1431 for Monte.

Is Dale or Monte more popular?

Dale is more popular, ranked #1309 compared to Monte at #1431 in the United States.

What do Dale and Monte mean?

Dale means "valley dweller, from the valley" (Old English/Old Norse origin). Monte means "mountain" (Latin origin).

Are Dale and Monte boy or girl names?

Dale is primarily a boy name. Monte is primarily a boy name.