Devontae

Devontae - A very unique male name

Devontae appeared on the charts for the first time in 1987 on position #2599. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Devontae and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Devontae? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Devontae. The baby boy name Devontae was given to 6 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3573 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 244,381 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Devontae peaked in popularity 34 years ago in 1992 on position 688.

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Devontae is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Devontae is currently topping the baby name charts in Florida at position #1,683 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,683.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Devontae is where you live.

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Devontae origin and meaning

Modern invented (American)

None as a traditional name — a modern blend built on Devon/Devin with a -tae ending; the exact construction is not documented

Devontae appears in 1987 and peaked in 1992, part of the De- blend wave. Its sound, not a root, is the whole story.

Origin uncertain

Devontae is a 8 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Devontae, pop culture references for the name Devontae and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Devontae

We've found the following names that sound similar to Devontae, sorted by popularity.

Devonte / Devante / Davonte / Devonta / Davante / Davonta / Davontae / Devontay / Dvonte / Davontay /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Devontae

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Devontae a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Devontae?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

deh-VON-tay · /dɛˈvɒnteɪ/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Devonte — Spelling variant
• Devonta — Spelling variant
• Davonte — Spelling variant

Nicknames: DevonTae

Famous bearers

• Devontae Booker — NFL running back (b. 1992) Contemporary

Style

Modern coinage

Why parents choose it

A strong, rhythmic 1990s blend that still reads athletic and contemporary.

Worth knowing

• Several near-identical spellings — Devonte, Davonte — cause mix-ups