James vs Lamonte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

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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

James Rank #5
Lamonte Rank #5,835

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5835 for Lamonte.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Lamonte ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lamonte

Darnell Terrence Latoya Denise

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lamonte more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lamonte at #5835 in the United States.

What do James and Lamonte mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lamonte means "the mountain" (French la mont origin).

Are James and Lamonte boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lamonte is primarily a boy name.

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