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Davonte

♂ Boy

Pronounced duh-VAHN-tay /də.ˈvɑn.teɪ/Medium

Meaning: Achieve, arrive at, intelligentMedium

In 30 seconds: Davonte is an African American boy's name read as 'achieve, arrive at, intelligent'. It is one of a closely linked family of Dav-/Dev- names.
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Origin MediumAfrican American
MeaningAchieve, arrive at, intelligent
U.S. rank (2025)#3259 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births36 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1992
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,676

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199219822025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Davonte belongs to a group of African American names built around a similar sound and the sense of achieving or arriving. It sits right alongside Devante, Devontae, and Devonte, which trade the opening vowel while keeping the same rhythm. The name reflects a creative, modern naming tradition rather than an ancient root.

Its flowing three-syllable shape and stressed final beat give it an energetic feel. DeVante Parker, born in 1993, carries a close variation of the name as a public figure.

Did you know? Davonte is a spelling variant of Devante, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'achieve, arrive at, intelligent' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Davonte — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

DevanteDevontaeDevonte

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★DeVante Parker (1993–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Davonte…

Devante— A variation of Davonte swapping the opening vowel, same sound and sense.
Devontae— Listed as a variation, an extended spelling of the same name.
Devonte— A direct variation of Davonte from the same naming family.
Javonte— a fellow African American choice
Asante— another African American name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Davonte mean?

Davonte is usually explained as meaning 'achieve, arrive at, intelligent' and is most often linked with African American tradition.

How do you pronounce Davonte?

It's commonly said duh-VAHN-tay /də.ˈvɑn.teɪ/.

Is Davonte a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Davonte is used as a boy name.

How popular is Davonte?

In 2024, Davonte ranked #2912 in the U.S. for boys, with 43 births recorded.

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