Deontay
Meaning of Deontay
Deontay is a masculine given name formed by the fusion of the Greek-derived prefix Deon—ultimately traceable to Dionysios, the epithet of the ancient god Dionysus—and the contemporary English suffix -tay, producing the phonetic rendering /diˈɑnte/. Its statistical trajectory in U.S. birth records, as catalogued by the Social Security Administration, begins with eight occurrences in 1979 (rank 689), peaks at 57 registrations in both 1996 (rank 727) and 1997 (rank 736), and gradually recedes to eight registrations in 2024 (rank 916). Predominantly adopted within Anglo-American naming conventions—particularly among African American communities that prize innovative morphological syntheses—the name carries connotations of vitality, exuberance, and a nuanced evocation of divine favor. This analytical overview underscores Deontay’s sustained niche presence, marking it as a designation that simultaneously honors classical etymology and embodies a modern assertion of individuality.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as dee-AHN-tay (/diˈɑnte/)
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Notable People Named Deontay
| Deontay Wilder - |
