The baby name Devante is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced duh-VAN-tay (də-VAN-tay; IPA: /dəˈvænteɪ/).
Devante is English in Origin.
The baby name Devante is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced duh-VAN-tay (də-VAN-tay; IPA: /dəˈvænteɪ/).
Devante is English in Origin.
Devante is a modern American given name, especially within African‑American communities, formed by the productive prefix De‑ blended with Dante or, less likely, Devon. Its rise is closely tied to early‑1990s pop culture, notably R&B producer DeVante Swing of Jodeci, after which the name entered the U.S. Top 1000 and spread through music and sports circles. Because it’s a creative elaboration rather than a traditional saint’s or place name, Devante has flexible spelling: DeVante, De'Vante, Devonte, Devontae, DeVonta, Devonta, Davante, and Devonté are all encountered.
Meaning is often taken from Dante - ultimately Italian from Latin Durante, “enduring, steadfast” - though many treat Devante as a contemporary invention without fixed etymology. Usage peaked in the 1990s but has remained recognizable through NFL and collegiate athletes. Short forms include De, Van, and Vante; related names include Dante and Devon.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #250 | 4 | 6,830 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #261 | 12 | 6,876 |
| Canada | Boys | 2011 | #322 | 5 | 2,366 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #505 | 6 | 10,188 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #843 | 50 | 7,044 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #930 | 22 | 5,873 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,144 | 35 | 25,619 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,234 | 3 | 25,928 |
Devante is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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