Dante

Meaning of Dante

The name Dante is a short form of Durante, which means "enduring" or "lasting."

Dante has Italian roots — browse every Italian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Dante

Dante is climbing again, up to #308 in 2025 from #322 in 2024 after peaking at #248 in 2000.

Notable people named Dante

• Dante Alighieri
  Italian poet of the Middle Ages
• Dante Basco
  American actor and dancer
• Dante Exum
  Australian basketball player
• Dante Fowler Jr.
  American football player
• Dante Spinotti
  Italian cinematographer

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Questions about the name Dante

What does the name Dante mean?

Dante means the name dante is a short form of durante, which means "enduring" or "lasting.", and it comes from Italian origins.

Is Dante a boy's or a girl's name?

Dante is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Dante?

In 2025, Dante ranked #308 for boys, up from #322 the year before.

When was Dante most popular?

Dante peaked at #248 in 2000.