Esai vs Monte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esai

Boy #1,516 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is salvation, the Lord saves"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Latin American Spanish Mexican Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,516
Total SSA Count
117
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sai, Esa

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Monte

Boy #1,431 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mountain"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,431
Total SSA Count
127
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Monty

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Esai Rank #1,516
Monte Rank #1,431

Monte is more popular, ranked #1431 vs #1516 for Esai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esai ___

  • Esai Alexander
  • Esai Antonio
  • Esai Mateo
  • Esai David
  • Esai Rafael

Monte ___

  • Monte James
  • Monte Lee
  • Monte Ray
  • Monte Dean
  • Monte Paul
  • Monte Bruce

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Esai

Isaiah Ezra Naomi Zara Gabriel

If you choose Monte

Lola Della Beau Stella Rex

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esai or Monte more popular?

Monte is more popular, ranked #1431 compared to Esai at #1516 in the United States.

What do Esai and Monte mean?

Esai means "God is salvation, the Lord saves" (Hebrew origin). Monte means "mountain" (Latin origin).

Are Esai and Monte boy or girl names?

Esai is primarily a boy name. Monte is primarily a boy name.

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