Combination name, likely meaning 'enduring' or 'steadfast'
Dontarius is a modern American invention, likely created by blending the name Dante with the popular Latinate suffix '-arius'. Dante is derived from the Latin 'durans', meaning enduring, while the suffix adds a rhythmic, formal quality common in African American naming traditions.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Dontarius in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former NFL linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings
