Deontay is a unisex given name of American origin, derived from Greek roots. It means 'dignified' or 'tenacious'. This name gained popularity after boxer Deontay Wilder began his professional career in 2008. The name has since been associated with sports and courage due to Wilder's successful boxing career.
The name Deontay has seen a significant rise and fall in popularity over the past four decades. With peaks in the early to mid-90s and late 2010s, it appears to be currently trending downward again, with only 8 births recorded in 2022. Overall, there have been 1150 births bearing this name since 1979.