Gracious
Jovante is a modern American creation, likely formed by blending the name Jovan with the popular suffix '-ante'. Jovan itself is a Slavic form of John, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'.
Less common today
Jovante isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,641 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American football player
