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Devontay

♂ Boy

Pronounced DEV-on-tay /ˈdɛv.ɑn.teɪ/High

Meaning: A modern African American name, variously a Devon + -tay blend or an echo of Devante/Deante ('enduring'); routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Devon + -tay echo: Devontay. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'DEV-on-tay'). Routes uncertain.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningA modern African American name, variously a Devon + -tay blend or an echo of Devante/Deante ('enduring'); routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#10120 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1992
Total births (all-time)≈ 890

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199219882024

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

Devontay is a modern African American name, variously a Devon + -tay blend or an echo of Devante/Deante ('enduring'; routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (said 'DEV-on-tay').

In the U.S. it appears in African American families. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and crisp.

Did you know? Devontay is a modern African American name, variously a Devon + -tay blend or an echo of Devante — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'DEV-on-tay').
Overall data confidence 18%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

DevanteDevonteDevontae

Nicknames

Dev

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Devontay mean?

Devontay is a modern name, variously a Devon + -tay blend or an echo of Devante; we flag it honestly.

How do you pronounce Devontay?

It's said DEV-on-tay /ˈdɛv.ɑn.teɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Devontay a boy or girl name?

Devontay is a boy's name.

How popular is Devontay?

Devontay is a very rare name in the U.S.

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