The mountain
A variant of the French surname Lamont, which originated as a topographic name for someone who lived on or near a mountain. It is derived from the Old French 'la mont'. While less common than the spelling Lamont, this version gained some usage in the United States during the mid-20th century.
About 15 boys were named Lamonte in 2025.
Major League Baseball outfielder
Former NFL linebacker
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
