Of the mountain; or a modern invented name
Devonta is a modern American name likely created as a variation of Devonte or De'Vante. It is often interpreted as a combination of the French prefix 'De' with the Spanish word 'monte', meaning mountain, though it is primarily an expressive, contemporary creation.
Less common today
Devonta isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #571 in 1992.
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Heisman Trophy winner and NFL wide receiver
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).