Devante is a distinctive and modern given name, often chosen for its unique sound and spelling. Of African origin, it means 'leading' or 'fronting', which could symbolize the desire for one's child to be a leader or pioneer in their own way.
"The name Devante was quite popular at the start of the decade, with 21 babies given this name in 1992 alone. However, its popularity seemed to decline steadily throughout the rest of the 90s, dropping to just 6 births in 1995. Over these five years, a total of 57 children were named Devante."