UK boy's name
Devante
Of French origin, meaning "the one who goes before".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Devante is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Devante popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 29 births.
This profile covers 255 England and Wales registrations across 22 recorded years from 1996 to 2022. 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.
The latest count is about 10% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 252 living people in the UK are called Devante. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Devante ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 29 boys were registered as Devante.
- • About 252 living people in the UK are estimated to have Devante as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
29 births
Estimated living
252
2026
Meaning
What does Devante mean?
The name Devante is a modern variation of the name Dante, which has its origins in the Italian language. Dante was the given name of the renowned Italian poet Dante Alighieri, who lived from 1265 to 1321. He is best known for his epic poem "The Divine Comedy," which is considered one of the greatest works of world literature.
The name Dante is derived from the Italian word "durante," which means "enduring" or "lasting." This name may have been chosen for Dante Alighieri because of his enduring legacy as a poet and writer. The name Devante is likely a more contemporary spelling or variation of the name Dante, perhaps influenced by other languages or cultures.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Devante was Devante Parker-McDonald, a Canadian football player who was born in 1991. He played as a wide receiver for several teams in the Canadian Football League (CFL) during the 2010s.
Another notable person with the name Devante was Devante Smith-Pelly, an ice hockey player from Canada who was born in 1992. He played for several teams in the National Hockey League (NHL), including the Washington Capitals, with whom he won the Stanley Cup in 2018.
Devante Swing, born in 1996, is an American professional basketball player who has played in the NBA G League and internationally. He attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and played college basketball for the UAB Blazers.
Devante Kincade, born in 1995, is an American football quarterback who played college football for the Grambling State Tigers. He was named the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Offensive Player of the Year in 2017.
Devante Cole, born in 1995, is an English professional footballer who currently plays as a striker for Barnsley Football Club. He is the son of former Manchester United and England striker Andrew Cole.
While the name Devante may have evolved from the Italian name Dante, it has gained its own unique identity and popularity in various cultures and regions around the world. These examples demonstrate that the name Devante has been embraced by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Devante over time
The chart below shows babies named Devante registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Devante, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 29 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Devante by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Devante 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3618 | 34 | 7 |
| 2000s | #1507 | 124 | 10 |
| 1990s | #722 | 94 | 4 |
Notable bearers
Famous people named Devante
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Devante Rodney
association football player
association football player (born 1998)
1998-
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Devante Jacobs
association football player
Footballer (born 1996)
1996-
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Devante Cole
association football player
English professional footballer (born 1995)
1995-
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Devante McKain
association football player
English footballer (born 1994)
1994-
Related
Names similar to Devante
- 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
Devante: questions and answers
How popular is the name Devante in the UK right now?
In 2022, Devante was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Devante most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 29 babies registered as Devante in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Devante?
Of French origin, meaning "the one who goes before".
How many people are called Devante in the UK?
A total of 255 babies have been registered as Devante across the 22 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.