Levonte

At a Glance

Origin

American (modern coinage)

Gender

Boy

Pronunciation

luh-VAHN-tayListen

Levonte is a boy's name pronounced luh-VAHN-tay, and it's an American name in the modern sense — not one borrowed from an older language or tradition. You may have come across the claim that it means 'light' or 'to rise,' but that's not backed by any real linguistic source; there's no attested meaning behind Levonte. It's a name to choose for its sound rather than a story.

Meaning & Origin of Levonte

Origin: American (modern coinage).

A common claim: Levonte is often said to mean 'light' or 'to rise' Actually: This is unsupported folk etymology; Levonte appears to be a modern coined name with no attested linguistic root.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Levonte

Popularity of Levonte

SSA records from 1990 to 2019 show Levonte at its most common in 1992, ranked #2339 with 32 babies given the name that year. By 2019 it had dropped off sharply, ranking #11598 with just 6 babies.

Names Like Levonte

These names share Levonte’s style, era or origin.

• Tavon
• Zaiden
• Zavion
• Aarush
• Aditya
• Akio

FAQ

What does the name Levonte mean?

Levonte is often said to mean ‘light’ or ‘to rise’ This is unsupported folk etymology; Levonte appears to be a modern coined name with no attested linguistic root.

How do you pronounce Levonte?

Levonte is pronounced luh-VAHN-tay (IPA: /ləˈvɑːnteɪ/).

Is Levonte a popular name right now?

Levonte peaked at #2339 in 1992 and is ranked #11598 as of 2019. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1990–2019.)

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