Of the tribe of the Dumnonii or deep valley dwellers
Devontaye is a modern American elaboration of the name Devon. It likely derives from the English county of Devon, which was named for the Dumnonii, a Celtic tribe whose name refers to deep valley dwellers. The suffix '-taye' is a creative stylistic addition common in contemporary African American naming traditions.
Less common today
Devontaye isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,651 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
American football player