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Donte

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAHN-tay /ˈdɑn.teɪ/Medium

Meaning: EnduringMedium

In 30 seconds: Donte is an African American name meaning 'enduring', closely tied to Dante.
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Origin MediumAfrican American
MeaningEnduring
U.S. rank (2025)#1979 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births77 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1997
Total births (all-time)≈ 15,693

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199719612025

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

Donte carries the meaning 'enduring' and comes through African American naming, where it developed alongside Dante. Both ultimately echo the Latin idea of lasting or steadfast seen in the older form Durante. The football player Donte Whitner is a modern bearer.

Its variations include Dante, Durante, and Durans, which trace the same 'enduring' thread. The crisp two-syllable rhythm gives Donte a confident, modern sound.

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

Variations

DanteDuranteDurans

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Donte Whitner (1985–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Donte…

Dante— The closely linked variant sharing Donte's 'enduring' meaning and sound.
Devonte— shares the -te ending
Devante— echoes that soft -te sound
Davonte— lands in the same popularity range
Davon— shares Donte's African American roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Donte mean?

Donte is usually explained as meaning 'enduring' and is most often linked with African American tradition.

How do you pronounce Donte?

It's commonly said DAHN-tay /ˈdɑn.teɪ/.

Is Donte a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Donte?

In 2024, Donte ranked #1969 in the U.S. for boys, with 79 births recorded.

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