Davonte vs Zay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davonte

Boy #2,931 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, modern coined name"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,931
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Von, Vonnie, Dave

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Davonte Rank #2,931
Zay Rank #2,854

Zay is more popular, ranked #2854 vs #2931 for Davonte.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Davonte ___

  • Davonte James
  • Davonte Andre
  • Davonte Lee
  • Davonte Marcus
  • Davonte Lamar
  • Davonte Jamal

Zay ___

  • Zay Alexander
  • Zay Michael
  • Zay James
  • Zay Emmanuel
  • Zay Xavier
  • Zay Leon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Davonte

Kiara Malik Destiny Jaylen Tiana

If you choose Zay

Zara Kai Nova Aria Axel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davonte or Zay more popular?

Zay is more popular, ranked #2854 compared to Davonte at #2931 in the United States.

What do Davonte and Zay mean?

Davonte means "beloved, modern coined name" (American English origin). Zay means "light, radiance" (Arabic origin).

Are Davonte and Zay boy or girl names?

Davonte is primarily a boy name. Zay is primarily a boy name.

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