The baby name Devionte is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced deh-VON-tay (approx. /dəˈvɒnteɪ/).
The baby name Devionte is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced deh-VON-tay (approx. /dəˈvɒnteɪ/).
Devionte is in Origin.
Devionte is a modern American given name, especially found in African American communities. It is an embellished spelling of Devonte, itself formed by blending Devon/Devin with the French-sounding suffix -onte that appears in names like Lamonte and Javonte. Common pronunciations are deh-vee-ON-tay and deh-vee-AHN-tay.
Because it is a contemporary creation, Devionte has no single traditional meaning; any sense comes from its roots. From Devin (Irish Gaelic Daimhin), it can be associated with "little deer" and sometimes "poet," while from Devon (the English county name, ultimately from the ancient Dumnonii) it carries a geographic flavor rather than a lexical meaning. The name rose in U.S. usage in the late 20th century and remains a distinctive, rhythmic choice. Variants include Devonte, DeVonte, Devonte', DeVionte, De'Vionte, Davonte, and Javonte; short forms include Dev and Vonte.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Boys | 2000 | #797 | 7 | 6,800 |
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