The Da- and De- prefixes are French in origin — they mean "son of" — but have come to represent a now-faded trend in African American naming. Most Da and De names peaked in the 1990s, making them characteristically Millennial names. They were particularly popular among baby boys, and Deandre was the highest ranking of them all.
 
Along with Deandre, other Da and De names currently in the US Top 1000 include Demetrius, Damari, Dakari, and D’Angelo. At the height of their fashion, in the mid- ‘90s, Deshawn, Davonte, Demario, and Dequan were common as well.
 
Our list encompasses names that use Da and De (and D) as a singular syllable. Many of these names are modern interpretations of classic names, and others are combinations of stylish syllables.
 
Da and De names are no longer as hot as they used to be (they’re more likely to be worn by moms and dads!) but you may still find inspiration on this list. Search our collection of Da and De names for babies below.

Da & De Names

Demarion

Devaun

Like cousin Shakira, captivating and evocative. 

Dakira

Dalora

Dewayne

Delisa

Davonte

Dalina

Deshal

Damarcus

Delois

Dejana

Devontae

Devona

Demarco

Daneeka

Denysha

Dejuan

Dashay

Dequan

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Baby names starting with Da and De, including African American names like Deandre, Davonte, and Deshawn (Page 2)

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Da & De Names

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