Devante

Devante appears to be a modern variant of the name Dante, with the prefix 'De' added, possibly influenced by other 'De-' names like Devin or Deon. The base name Dante derives from the medieval Italian name Durante, meaning 'enduring' or 'steadfast.' Devante gained usage in the United States primarily from the 1990s onward, reaching its peak popularity in the early 2000s. The name shows a distinctive pattern of emergence in the late 20th century, similar to other creative variations of traditional names. While not among the most common names, Devante has established consistent usage across diverse communities in the United States. The addition of the 'De' prefix represents a pattern of name customization that became increasingly common in American naming practices during this period.

Devante is also given to girls.

Pronounced duh-VAHN-tay.

As of October 2026, Devante ranked #9832 for girls in US births in 1996 and #2401 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #4730 for girls in 1992 and #199 for boys in 1992.