Enduring or of the gods
A modern American creation likely blending the prefix 'De-' with the name Dante, which is derived from the Latin 'Durans' meaning enduring. It may also be influenced by the Greek name Dion, referring to Dionysus, the god of wine.
Less common today
Deontae isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #862 in 1999.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Professional heavyweight boxer
NFL wide receiver
NFL wide receiver
