Montez vs Tye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Montez

Boy #2,794 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the mountains, mountain dweller"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latino American Mexican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,794
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Monte, Tez

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Tye

Boy #2,857 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"enclosed pasture by a river"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,857
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Montez Rank #2,794
Tye Rank #2,857

Montez is more popular, ranked #2794 vs #2857 for Tye.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Montez ___

  • Montez Ray
  • Montez James
  • Montez Andre
  • Montez Lee
  • Montez Xavier
  • Montez Antonio

Tye ___

  • Tye James
  • Tye Cole
  • Tye River
  • Tye Lee
  • Tye August
  • Tye Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Montez

Darius Malik Renata Esperanza Cruz

If you choose Tye

Bryce Jade Sloane Wren Reid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Montez or Tye more popular?

Montez is more popular, ranked #2794 compared to Tye at #2857 in the United States.

What do Montez and Tye mean?

Montez means "of the mountains, mountain dweller" (Spanish origin). Tye means "enclosed pasture by a river" (Old English origin).

Are Montez and Tye boy or girl names?

Montez is primarily a boy name. Tye is primarily a boy name.

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