Enduring or of the mountain
A modern American variation likely blending the Latin name Dante, meaning 'enduring,' with the French prefix 'De-.' It is also sometimes associated with the Greek name Dionysius, relating to the god of wine and mountains.
Less common today
Deonte isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #482 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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