Dante Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Dante – Meaning: contracted form of Durante, meaning 'enduring' or 'steadfast' – Origin: Italian – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: DAHN-tay

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Dante is an Italian name, a contracted form of Durante, carrying the meaning 'enduring' or 'steadfast.' Pronounced DAHN-tay, it fits both romantic, storybook and worldly styles and carries a classic feel in the SSA's records going back to 1908. If you want a short name with a meaning behind it, Dante offers that in two syllables.

Meaning & Origin of Dante

Meaning: Contracted form of durante, meaning 'enduring' or 'steadfast'.

Origin: Italian.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Dante

Phonetic: DAHN-tay   IPA: /ˈdɑːnteɪ/

Popularity of Dante

Dante peaked at #200 in 1997, when 1,590 baby boys were given the name, and has since settled to #322 in 2024 with 1,067 boys — less common than its late-90s high, but still a steady presence.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1908–2024.

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Derived from shared style, era, and origin data (or, for names we have no style data for, a similar Social Security popularity trajectory) — not a hand-picked list.

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FAQ

What does the name Dante mean?

Contracted form of durante, meaning ‘enduring’ or ‘steadfast’. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Dante)

How do you pronounce Dante?

Dante is pronounced DAHN-tay (IPA: /ˈdɑːnteɪ/).

Is Dante a popular name right now?

Dante peaked at #200 in 1997 and is ranked #322 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1908–2024.)

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