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Dante is a masculine name used in Italian. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Medieval short form of Durante. The most notable bearer of this name was Dante Alighieri (1265-1321), the Italian poet who wrote the Divine Comedy." It ranked #308 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, medieval short form of Durante. The most notable bearer of this name was Dante Alighieri (1265-1321), the Italian poet who wrote the Divine Comedy. The entry lists its usage as Italian.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Dante ranked #308 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #308 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dante mean?
Behind the Name does not give Dante a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: medieval short form of Durante.
Is Dante a popular name?
Dante ranked #308 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Dante a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Dante appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Dante — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
