Meaning & Origin
A surname.
Monte is a boy's and girl's baby name of Latin origin, from the Latin mons meaning 'mountain,' used as both a place name element and a given name. It's a familiar form of Montgomery or Montague, surnames that have long crossed over into first name territory.
Monte has an old-school American warmth — it's the name of the friendly neighbor, the reliable uncle, the guy who knows everyone. It enjoyed peak popularity in the mid-20th century and carries that era's uncomplicated goodwill. Simple, solid, and genuinely likable.