Abiodun
Meaningborn during a festival · Yoruba
Abiodun is an African boy name meaning “born during a festival”, with Yoruba roots. Yoruba names often tell a story, such as the circumstances of a child's birth or a family's hopes. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Word funAbiodun doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
- GenerationAbiodun peaked in 1977, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Abiodun you'd meet today is about 48 years old.
- HistoryAbiodun first shows up in US birth records in 1977, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 48 years since.
US births per million boys, 1977–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Abiodun
Abiodun is a boy name of African origin meaning “born during a festival”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1970s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:African names
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Questions about the name Abiodun
What does the name Abiodun mean?
Abiodun means “born during a festival” and comes from Yoruba. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Parv (“festival”) and Eid (“festival”).
What is the origin of the name Abiodun?
Abiodun is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Yoruba. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).
Is Abiodun a boy or girl name?
Abiodun is a boy name.
How popular is the name Abiodun?
Abiodun is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1984. It peaked at #5,123 in 1977, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Abiodun?
If you like Abiodun, you might also like Parv and Eid.
What should I know before naming my baby Abiodun?
Abiodun is an African boy name meaning “born during a festival”, with Yoruba roots. Yoruba names often tell a story, such as the circumstances of a child's birth or a family's hopes. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.