| Meaning | mountain |
| Origin | Italian, Latin, Spanish |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Mon-te |
About Monte
This distinguished name carries an air of adventure and natural grandeur. Parents choosing Monte for their son often appreciate its crisp, memorable sound and its association with mountainous landscapes. The name works beautifully across various contexts, from playground introductions to professional environments. Its two-syllable structure makes it easy for young children to pronounce while maintaining sophistication. Monte pairs well with both traditional and modern middle names, offering flexibility in creating a complete name combination. The name has seen steady use without becoming overly common, allowing boys named Monte to enjoy a sense of individuality. Its strong consonant sounds give it a confident, decisive quality that many parents find appealing.
Nicknames for Monte
| Mon |
| Monty |
| Mo |
| Teo |
Famous People Named Monte
| Monte Markham | American actor |
| Monte Kiffin | American football coach |
| Monte Morris | American basketball player |
| Monte Hale | American actor and singer |
| Monte Hellman | American film director |
| Monte Kay | American jazz producer and manager |
| Monte Barrett | American boxer |
| Monte Blue | American actor |
| Monte Irvin | American baseball player |
| Monte Lee | American baseball coach |
| Monte Melkonian | Armenian military commander and writer |
| Monte Pearson | American baseball player |
| Monte Pittman | American musician |
| Monte Toon | American football player |
| Monte Weaver | American baseball player |
| Monte Williams | American basketball coach and former player |
| Monte Montgomery | American guitarist and singer-songwriter |
| Monte Taylor | American football player |
Characters Named Monte
| Monte Cristo | From Alexandre Dumas' "The Count of Monte Cristo" |
| Monte Walsh | From the novel by Jack Schaefer |
| Monte Stratton | From the movie "The Stratton Story" |
| Monte MacLeod | From the TV series "Northern Exposure" |
| Monte Parker | From the TV series "Vega$" |
| Monte Burns | From the TV series "The Simpsons" |
| Monte Stewart | From the TV series "Gunsmoke" |
| Monte Moreau | From the movie "Island in the Sun" |
| Monte Cool | From the TV series "Gimme a Break!" |
| Monte Haurez | From the TV series "Dynasty" |
| Monte Swain | From the TV series "Dallas" |
| Monte Darby | From the TV series "The Waltons" |
| Monte Schulz | From the comic strip "Peanuts" by Charles M. Schulz |
| Monte Carlo | From the TV series "The Fairly OddParents" |
| Monte James | From the TV series "Melrose Place" |
| Monte Christopher | From the TV series "General Hospital" |
| Monte Cisto | From the TV series "Biker Mice from Mars" |
| Monte Harkness | From the movie "Circle of Death" |
| Monte Montana | From the TV series "The Lone Ranger" |
| Monte Zeplin | From the TV series "Rocket Power" |