Dante
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Enduring, steadfast
Origin: Italian/Latin
Popularity: Ranked #308 in 2025 with 1,104 babies born.
History: Dante is an Italian short form of Durante, from the Latin 'durare,' meaning to endure. It is inseparably associated with Dante Alighieri, the 14th-century Italian poet who wrote the Divine Comedy, one of the greatest works in world literature. The name carries deep artistic prestige.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Dante? About 1 in 3,015 babies born in 2025 were named Dante, or roughly 3 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Dante
What does the name Dante mean?
Dante means “Enduring, steadfast” from Italian/Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Dante?
Dante has Italian/Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Enduring, steadfast”.
How popular is Dante?
Dante ranked #308 in 2025 — given to 1,104 babies that year.
When was Dante most popular?
Dante peaked in 1998 with 1,670 babies registered that year.
Is Dante a boy or girl name?
Dante is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Dantes in registered births are male.
How long has Dante been recorded?
Dante appears in birth records across 118 years — from 1908 through 2025.