Father's surname
Baby names that go with Monte
mountain, hill, or woodland (Spanish)
Monte is rank #843 among Filipino surnames (11,077 people, spanish origin, 1 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.
Forebears rank
#843
People
11,077
Syllables
1
Origin
Spanish
Historical layer
Spanish colonial
Where it is common
Nationwide
Sound
Neutral
Origin and meaning
mountain, hill, or woodland (Spanish)
The surname Monte is of Spanish origin, derived from the Latin 'mons, montis'. It was historically applied as a topographic surname for someone who lived on or near a hill, mountain, or wooded area. It is widely distributed across the Philippines as a legacy of the Spanish colonial administration.
Monte is a common Spanish topographic surname derived from the Spanish word 'monte', meaning 'mountain', 'hill', or 'woodland'. It was introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period, notably through the 1849 Clavería decree.
First-name pairing notes
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First names ending in a consonant tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.
Pairs well with multi-syllable first names ending in a consonant to balance its short, vowel-ending sound.
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We can score the full three-part name: First + maiden surname + Monte.
Best boy names for Monte
Reynaldo
88
Spanish / Other · counsel ruler or powerful advisor… · PSA #7
Rolando
88
Spanish / Other · famous land (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #8
Eduardo
88
Spanish · wealthy guardian (Spanish via Old… · PSA #13
Roberto
88
Spanish / Other · bright fame (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #14
Rogelio
88
Spanish / Other · famous spear (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #17
Ernesto
88
Spanish / Other · serious, earnest (Germanic via… · PSA #27
Ricardo
88
Spanish / Other · brave ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #28
Rodolfo
88
Spanish / Other · famous wolf (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #31
Alfredo
88
Spanish / Other · elf counsel (Old English via… · PSA #33
Fernando
88
Spanish · daring voyager or brave journey… · PSA #43
Anthony
88
English / Biblical · Priceless or highly praiseworthy… · PSA #54
Alberto
88
Spanish / Other · noble and bright (Germanic via… · PSA #56
Rodrigo
88
Spanish / Other · famous ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #70
Domingo
88
Spanish · of the Lord, born on Sunday… · PSA #71
Edgardo
88
Spanish / Other · wealthy spear or prosperous… · PSA #72
Wilfredo
88
Spanish / Other · desiring peace (Germanic via… · PSA #73
Leonardo
88
Spanish / Other · brave lion (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #74
Armando
88
Spanish · soldier or army man (Germanic via… · PSA #80
Virgilio
88
Spanish / Other · of uncertain meaning; from the… · PSA #100
Juanito
88
Spanish / Biblical · God is gracious; little John… · PSA #116
Carlito
88
Spanish / Other · free man (diminutive form, Spanish… · PSA #122
Ronaldo
88
Spanish / Other · ruler's counsel or powerful… · PSA #126
Romeo
87
Spanish / Other · pilgrim to Rome (Late Latin) · PSA #6
Danilo
87
Spanish / Biblical · God is my judge (Hebrew via Spanish) · PSA #9
John Carlo
87
Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) and… · PSA #108
Orlando
87
Spanish / Other · famous land (Germanic via… · PSA #133
Bernardo
87
Spanish / Other · brave as a bear (Germanic via… · PSA #140
Gregorio
87
Spanish · watchful, vigilant (Greek via… · PSA #149
Baby Boy
87
English / Filipino · infant male (English) · PSA #158
Jericho
87
Biblical / English · City of the moon or fragrant place… · PSA #193
Crisanto
87
Spanish / Other · golden flower (Greek via Spanish) · PSA #202
Gerardo
87
Spanish / Other · brave with a spear (Germanic via… · PSA #212
Lorenzo
87
Spanish / Other · from Laurentum, laurelled (Latin) · PSA #213
Norberto
87
Spanish / Other · bright north or famous northerner… · PSA #241
Diosdado
87
Spanish · given by God (Spanish) · PSA #242
Conrado
87
Spanish / Other · brave counsel (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #254
Teodoro
87
Spanish / Other · gift of God (Greek via Spanish) · PSA #280
Florencio
87
Spanish · blossoming, flourishing (Latin via… · PSA #282
Dionisio
87
Spanish / Other · of Dionysus / follower of Dionysus… · PSA #294
Leopoldo
87
Spanish / Other · brave people (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #296
Best girl names for Monte
Josephine
88
English / Biblical · God shall add (Hebrew via… · PSA #9
Erlinda
88
Spanish / Other · Noble and gentle (Germanic via… · PSA #21
Catherine
88
English / Other · pure (Greek) · PSA #22
Cristina
88
Spanish / Biblical · follower of Christ (Latin via… · PSA #27
Jessica
88
English / Biblical · to behold or foresight (Hebrew via… · PSA #29
Virginia
88
Spanish / English · maiden, chaste (Latin) · PSA #31
Rosalie
88
English / Spanish · rose (Latin via French/English) · PSA #39
Zenaida
88
Spanish / Other · of Zeus / born of Zeus (Greek) · PSA #55
Kimberly
88
English · clearing belonging to Cyneburg… · PSA #70
Geraldine
88
English / Other · ruler with a spear (Germanic) · PSA #73
Rebecca
88
Biblical / English · joined, tied, or snare (Hebrew… · PSA #76
Cecilia
88
Spanish / Other · blind (Latin) · PSA #82
Yolanda
88
Spanish / Other · violet flower (Old French/Spanish) · PSA #91
Julieta
88
Spanish / Other · youthful or downy-bearded (Latin) · PSA #103
Leonora
88
Spanish / Other · variant of Eleanor (uncertain… · PSA #124
Violeta
88
Spanish · violet flower (Spanish, from Latin) · PSA #127
Vanessa
87
English / Other · Literary creation from 'Van'… · PSA #121
Angeline
87
English / Biblical · messenger or angel (Greek via… · PSA #138
Rochelle
87
English / Other · little rock (French) · PSA #149
Jamaica
87
English / Other · land of wood and water (Taíno) · PSA #157
Jessa Mae
87
English / Filipino · Combination of Jessa… · PSA #166
Juanita
87
Spanish / Biblical · God is gracious (Spanish… · PSA #170
Stephanie
87
English / Other · crown, garland (Greek via… · PSA #180
Christine Joy
87
English / Biblical · Follower of Christ; joy, delight… · PSA #182
Leticia
87
Spanish / Other · joy, happiness (Latin) · PSA #187
Leonila
87
Spanish · lioness or little lion (Spanish… · PSA #191
Estrella
87
Spanish · star (Spanish) · PSA #194
Beverly
87
English · beaver stream (Old English) · PSA #201
Samantha
87
English / Biblical · told by God or listener… · PSA #228
Camille
87
Other / English · young ceremonial attendant… · PSA #230
Clarita
87
Spanish / Other · bright, clear, or famous (Spanish… · PSA #239
Jacqueline
87
English / Biblical · supplanter or may God protect… · PSA #246
Katherine
87
English / Other · pure (Greek via English) · PSA #249
April Joy
87
English · The month of April and joy or… · PSA #254
Rachelle
87
Biblical / English · ewe (Hebrew) · PSA #256
Shiela Mae
87
English / Other · blind (Latin via Irish) + pearl or… · PSA #258
Sarah Jane
87
English / Biblical · Princess (Hebrew) + God is… · PSA #259
Francisca
87
Spanish / Other · Frenchwoman or free one (Late… · PSA #267
Juliana
87
Spanish / English · youthful; dedicated to Jupiter… · PSA #270
Leonida
87
Spanish / Other · descendant of the lion / lion-like… · PSA #272
Best mother's maiden surnames for Monte
Reverse search: which middle names go with Monte?
Villanueva Monte
88
277,730 people · Spanish
Francisco Monte
88
207,840 people · Spanish
Tolentino Monte
88
133,010 people · Spanish / Other
Antonio Monte
88
92,386 people · Spanish
Alcantara Monte
88
82,799 people · Spanish / Arabic
Garcia Monte
86
441,075 people · Spanish
Bautista Monte
86
287,625 people · Spanish / Biblical
Castillo Monte
86
211,405 people · Spanish
Rivera Monte
86
184,543 people · Spanish
Aquino Monte
86
183,088 people · Spanish
Domingo Monte
86
147,352 people · Spanish / Biblical
Santiago Monte
86
140,475 people · Spanish / Biblical
Soriano Monte
86
140,203 people · Spanish
Navarro Monte
86
113,992 people · Spanish
del Rosario Monte
86
105,210 people · Spanish
Velasco Monte
86
101,375 people · Spanish
Sarmiento Monte
86
98,088 people · Spanish
Evangelista Monte
86
86,054 people · Spanish / Biblical
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About the surname Monte
Is Monte a last name or a maiden name?
Either. As a last name it is the father's surname. As a maiden surname it becomes the child's middle name. Combination pages keep those two roles distinct.
How do I pick a first name that goes with Monte?
Open the boy or girl lists on this page for scores against Monte as a last name. If you know the mother's maiden surname, add it to score the full three-part name.