Lester vs Monte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Lester Rank #1,578
Monte Rank #1,431

Monte is more popular, ranked #1431 vs #1578 for Lester.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lester ___

  • Lester Wayne
  • Lester Dale
  • Lester James
  • Lester Ray
  • Lester Glenn
  • Lester Harold

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 Lester

Chester Clifford Mildred Harold Edna

If you choose Monte

Lola Della Beau Stella Rex

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lester or Monte more popular?

Monte is more popular, ranked #1431 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Lester and Monte mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Monte means "mountain" (Latin origin).

Are Lester and Monte boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Monte is primarily a boy name.

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