Lamont

Meaning of Lamont

It means "law man" or "lawgiver."

Lamont has Scottish roots — browse every Scottish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Lamont

After ranking as high as #775 in 2000, Lamont has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Lamont

• Lamont Dozier
  Motown songwriter and producer
• Lamont Bentley
  Actor (Moesha, The Parkers)
• Lamont Roach Jr.
  Professional boxer
• Lamont Smith
  College basketball coach
• Lamont Peterson
  Former professional boxer

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Questions about the name Lamont

What does the name Lamont mean?

Lamont means it means "law man" or "lawgiver.", and it comes from Scottish origins.

Is Lamont a boy's or a girl's name?

Lamont is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Lamont?

Lamont did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Lamont most popular?

Lamont peaked at #775 in 2000.