Lamont
Gender: Boy
Meaning: To tame, gentle, one who subdues
Origin: Greek
Popularity: Ranked #2739 in 2025 with 47 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Lamoni, meaning to tame, gentle, one who subdues.
Similar names: lamonte, lamoni, lavonte
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Lamont? About 1 in 70,819 babies born in 2025 were named Lamont, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Lamont
What does the name Lamont mean?
Lamont means “To tame, gentle, one who subdues” from Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Lamont?
Lamont has Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “To tame, gentle, one who subdues”.
How popular is Lamont?
Lamont ranked #2718 in 2025 — given to 47 babies that year.
When was Lamont most popular?
Lamont peaked in 1972 with 1,040 babies registered that year.
Is Lamont a boy or girl name?
Lamont is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Lamonts in registered births are male.
Is the name Lamont rising or falling in popularity?
Lamont has fallen 973 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #1745 in 2020 to #2718 in 2025.
How long has Lamont been recorded?
Lamont appears in birth records across 118 years — from 1888 through 2025.