Darrick vs Lamonte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrick

Boy #5,707 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

American English Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,707
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dare, Rick, Ricky

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Lamonte

Boy #5,835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the mountain"

Origin: French la mont

Cultural Roots

African-American French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,835
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Monte, Monty, La

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Darrick Rank #5,707
Lamonte Rank #5,835

Darrick is more popular, ranked #5707 vs #5835 for Lamonte.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darrick ___

  • Darrick James
  • Darrick Lee
  • Darrick Wayne
  • Darrick Scott
  • Darrick Allen
  • Darrick Ray

Lamonte ___

  • Lamonte James
  • Lamonte Xavier
  • Lamonte Deon
  • Lamonte Bernard
  • Lamonte Elias

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darrick

Brandon Tyler Ashley Brittany Trevor

If you choose Lamonte

Darnell Terrence Latoya Denise

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrick or Lamonte more popular?

Darrick is more popular, ranked #5707 compared to Lamonte at #5835 in the United States.

What do Darrick and Lamonte mean?

Darrick means "ruler of the people" (Old High German origin). Lamonte means "the mountain" (French la mont origin).

Are Darrick and Lamonte boy or girl names?

Darrick is primarily a boy name. Lamonte is primarily a boy name.

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