Defender or of the mountain
A modern American creation likely blending the prefix 'De-' with the name Dante or the French surname Devant. It is often associated with the idea of a protector or one who comes from the mountain.
Less common today
Devonte isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #226 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
English singer and songwriter also known as Blood Orange
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