Jonte

Jonte is a modern masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Jontae or Jonte', which emerged in American naming patterns in the late 20th century. The name could also potentially be connected to the French name Jonté or represent a shortened form of Jonathan (Hebrew origin meaning 'gift of God'). Another possibility is that it derives from a surname or represents a creative modern coinage. In some Scandinavian contexts, particularly Swedish, Jonte can be found as a nickname for Jonathan. Usage patterns show Jonte appearing in US naming records from the 1980s onward, though it has remained relatively uncommon. The name has a distinctive, contemporary sound with its compact two-syllable structure and strong ending.

Jonte is also given to girls.

Pronounced jon-TAY.

As of October 2026, Jonte ranked #8560 for boys in US births in 2025 and #14343 for girls in US births in 2001 SSA, peaked at #1544 for boys in 1997 and #3947 for girls in 1988.