Demetri vs Lamont

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Demetri

Boy #2,565 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of the earth"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Russian Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,565
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Demi, Dee, Tri

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Lamont

Boy #2,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man of law, lawyer"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scottish African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,618
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Monte, Monty

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Popularity Comparison

Demetri Rank #2,565
Lamont Rank #2,618

Demetri is more popular, ranked #2565 vs #2618 for Lamont.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demetri ___

  • Demetri James
  • Demetri Alexander
  • Demetri Michael
  • Demetri Nikolai
  • Demetri Theodore
  • Demetri Sebastian

Lamont ___

  • Lamont James
  • Lamont Andre
  • Lamont Eugene
  • Lamont Ray
  • Lamont Keith
  • Lamont Darnell

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Demetri

Anastasia Nikolai Tatiana Alexei Sophia

If you choose Lamont

Damon Terrell Malik Janelle Latoya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demetri or Lamont more popular?

Demetri is more popular, ranked #2565 compared to Lamont at #2618 in the United States.

What do Demetri and Lamont mean?

Demetri means "lover of the earth" (Greek origin). Lamont means "man of law, lawyer" (Old Norse origin).

Are Demetri and Lamont boy or girl names?

Demetri is primarily a boy name. Lamont is primarily a boy name.

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