Divine or shining
A modern American variation of the name Devante, likely influenced by the Latin 'divus' meaning divine or the French 'devant' meaning in front. It gained popularity in the late 20th century as part of a trend of creating rhythmic, multi-syllabic names within African American communities.
Less common today
Devaunte isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,598 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
NFL All-Pro wide receiver
Member of the R&B group Jodeci
NFL wide receiver
