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Dangelo
Spelling variation of Deangelo
Even less popular than the rarely-used Deangelo. This spelling is likely helped by singer-songwriter and record producer D'Angelo.
Daquan
American invented name
An invented name with several spelling variations. Ranking in the Top 1000 from 1989 to 2005, Daquan is now becoming a Dad Name.
Darien
Spelling variation of Darian
"rich, kingly"
The Darien spelling, which relates to the posh Connecticut town, peaked at Number 393 in 1994 but more recently has been just hanging on at the bottom of the Top 1000. Still, a name with an appealing…
Darnell
English
"the hidden spot"
Like so many names starting with Dar- (e.g. Darcy, Darius, and Darbey) this name feels so suave and aristocratic. British musician Darnell Bristol went by nickname Dee.
Darrius
Darrius appears to be a variant spelling of Darius, a name of Persian origin meaning 'possessing goodness' or 'wealthy.' The name traces back to several Persian kings named Darius, including Darius…
Dashawn
Variation of DeShawn
"God is gracious"
DeShawn or Deshawn is the more popular variation, but Dashawn charted from the late 1980s until 2010, which means it's on its way to becoming a Dad Name. Traditionally, the De or Da prefix means "son…
Davon
Variation of Devin
Though it may have a slightly different pronunciation than Devin, this name is struggling to gain momentum.
Deandre
Modern invented name
"son of Andre"
A popular choice amongst the African American naming community in the 90s, Deandre has been falling out of style in favor of more contemporary choices. Deriving from Andre — the French and Portuguese…
Deangelo
Italian
"from the angel"
This name obviously has the prefix De- that denotes "son of"—in this form it can mean either "son of Angelo" or "from the angel." D'Angelo is an American singer-songwriter and record producer.
Deante
Deante is a modern masculine name that likely developed as a variant of names like Dante or Deon, or possibly as a combination of the prefix 'De-' with another name element. The 'De-' prefix appears…
Dejuan
Dejuan appears to be a modern variation of the name Juan, which is the Spanish form of John, derived from Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.' The 'De' prefix may have emerged through several…
Demarco
Demarco is a masculine given name that combines the prefix 'De' (often indicating 'of' or 'from' in Romance languages) with 'Marco,' the Italian form of Mark. The name Mark itself derives from Latin…
Demarcus
Modern invented name
"son of Marcus"
Popular in the African American community, the De- prefix makes this a choice for sons of Marcuses.
Demario
Demario combines the prefix 'De-' with 'Mario.' Mario is derived from the Latin name Marius, which may have originated from Mars, the Roman god of war, or possibly from the Latin 'mas' meaning…
Demetrius
Greek
"follower of Demeter"
Classical and Shakespearean name that may appeal if you like your names long, flowing and multicultural.
Denzel
Cornish
"from the high stronghold"
This old Cornish name took on a whole new identity via Denzel Washington, who has inspired several thousand namesakes. The actor was named after his father, who was named for a Dr. Denzel, who…
Deon
Variation of Dion
Though a variation of Dion, this name made it into 2013's Top 1000 while the original did not.
Deonta
Deonta is a masculine given name that appears to have emerged in the United States in the latter part of the 20th century. The name may be connected to other names beginning with 'De-' (a common…
Deonte
Deonte appears to be a modern American name that emerged in the latter half of the 20th century. The name likely combines the popular prefix 'De-' (found in many names like Deon, Deandre, and Devon)…
Dequan
Dequan appears to be a modern constructed name that emerged in the United States in the late 20th century, particularly gaining usage in the 1980s and 1990s. The prefix 'De-' is a common element in…