Devante

Meaning of Devante

This name comes from an old French word meaning "of the forest." It suggests a connection to nature or a place within the woods.

Devante has French roots — browse every French baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Devante

After ranking as high as #759 in 2000, Devante has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Devante

• Devante Adams
  Star NFL wide receiver
• Devante Swing
  R&B singer, songwriter
• Devante Brooks
  Professional basketball player
• Devante Smith
  Professional boxer
• Devante Bando
  Canadian football player

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Questions about the name Devante

What does the name Devante mean?

Devante means this name comes from an old french word meaning "of the forest." it suggests a connection to nature or a place within the woods, and it comes from French origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Devante?

Devante did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Devante most popular?

Devante peaked at #759 in 2000.