Rising or the East
Lavante is a modern variant of the Spanish word 'levante', which refers to the direction of the rising sun or the East. It is often associated with the Mediterranean region and the warm winds that blow from that direction. In a contemporary American context, it is used as a rhythmic, invented name with a sophisticated flair.
Less common today
Lavante isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,465 in 1994.
NFL running back
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
