UK boy's name
Davante
Davante is a masculine name derived from the French "devant" meaning "before" or "in front of.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2002. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Davante is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Davante popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2002 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2636, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 4 births.
This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2002 to 2002. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Davante is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Davante. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2003 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Davante ranked #2636 for boys in England and Wales in 2002, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 4 boys were registered as Davante.
- • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Davante as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2636
2002
Births in 2002
4
Latest year
Peak year
2002
4 births
Estimated living
4
2026
Meaning
What does Davante mean?
The name Davante is a relatively modern variation of the more traditional name David, which has its roots in ancient Hebrew. The name David is derived from the Hebrew word "dawid," meaning "beloved" or "uncle." It is believed to have originated around the 10th century BCE.
Davante is not a name found in ancient texts or religious scriptures, as it is a contemporary adaptation of the classic name David. However, the biblical figure of David, a shepherd who became the second king of the united Kingdom of Israel and Judah, is one of the most famous bearers of the name David in history.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Davante are from the late 20th century, as it gained popularity as a modern twist on the traditional David. It is likely that the addition of the "vante" suffix was influenced by other names ending in "-ante," such as Dante or Montante.
While the name Davante is relatively new, there have been a few notable individuals throughout history who have borne this name. One of the earliest recorded examples is Davante Adams, an American football wide receiver born in 1992, who currently plays for the Las Vegas Raiders in the National Football League (NFL).
Another noteworthy individual with the name Davante is Davante Lavante Burden, an American basketball player born in 1991, who played college basketball for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and had a brief professional career in Europe.
Davante Terrell Davis, born in 1986, is an American former professional basketball player who played in the NBA G League and several international leagues.
Davante Goings, born in 1989, is an American former professional basketball player who played in various leagues, including the NBA G League and the Basketball Bundesliga in Germany.
Davante Gardner, born in 1991, is an American former professional basketball player who played college basketball for Marquette University and had a brief stint in the NBA G League.
It is important to note that while the name Davante has gained some popularity in recent years, it is still relatively uncommon compared to its parent name, David, which has a rich history spanning thousands of years and countless notable figures throughout various cultures and religions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Davante by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Davante was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #2636 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Davante
- Daniel 120,900
- Dylan 60,836
- David 37,852
- Dominic 20,480
- Declan 11,657
- Dexter 11,627
- Danny 8,434
- Dean 5,329
- Dillon 4,113
- Douglas 3,773
- Dominik 3,494
- Damian 3,486
FAQ
Davante: questions and answers
How popular is the name Davante in the UK right now?
In 2002, Davante was ranked #2636 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Davante most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 4 babies registered as Davante in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Davante?
Davante is a masculine name derived from the French "devant" meaning "before" or "in front of.".
How many people are called Davante in the UK?
A total of 4 babies have been registered as Davante across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.