Form of Dante, meaning enduring or steadfast
Danton is a French surname-turned-given name derived from the medieval name Dante, which is a contraction of Durante. It ultimately stems from the Latin 'durans', signifying someone who is patient and long-suffering. It is famously associated with the French Revolutionary leader Georges Danton.
Less common today
Danton isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,847 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Leading figure in the early stages of the French Revolution
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