Quick answer
Lamont is a boy name meaning "law man".
Pronunciation: English /lə.ˈmɔnt/; English /ˈlæm.ʌnt/.
Meaning and history
From a Scottish surname that was derived from the medieval Gaelic given name Lagmann, itself from Old Norse lǫgmaðr meaning "law man". This name reached a peak in its American popularity in 1972, the same year that the sitcom Sanford and Son debuted, featuring the character Lamont Sanford (the titular son).
Notes and context
Usage: english, african american