Modern invention, likely combining Kevin and the suffix -ante
Kevante is a modern American name, likely created as a rhythmic elaboration of the name Kevin. It follows a late 20th-century naming trend of adding melodic suffixes like '-ante' or '-on' to established roots to create a unique identity. Because it is a creative coinage, it does not have a singular ancient etymology but carries the 'handsome' association of its root, Kevin.
Less common today
Kevante isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,499 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
College basketball player
