Deontay
Deontay: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Deontay
- A male given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage, variant of Deonte.
How popular is Deontay?
Since 1880, 1,171 boys in the U.S. have been named Deontay. Its highest rank for boys was #1675 in 1996. In 2025, 13 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Deontay FAQ
What does the name Deontay mean?
A male given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage, variant of Deonte.
How popular is the name Deontay?
Since 1880, 1,171 boys in the U.S. have been named Deontay. Its highest rank for boys was #1675 in 1996. In 2025, 13 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Deontay a boy or girl name?
Deontay is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 1,171 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.