Adebayo
Meaningthe crown meets joy · Yoruba
Adebayo is an African boy name meaning “the crown meets joy”, 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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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Adebayo would score 13 points, thanks largely to the Y (worth 4).
- GenerationAdebayo peaked in 1984, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Adebayo you'd meet today is about 41 years old.
- HistoryAdebayo first shows up in US birth records in 1979, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 46 years since.
US births per million boys, 1979–2025
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About the name Adebayo
Adebayo is a boy name of African origin meaning “the crown meets joy”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1980s, 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 Adebayo
What does the name Adebayo mean?
Adebayo means “the crown meets joy” and comes from Yoruba. Names built around “joy” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Winston (“joy stone”), Abby (“father's joy”), Ronen (“song, joy”) and Simcha (“joy”).
What is the origin of the name Adebayo?
Adebayo 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 Adebayo a boy or girl name?
Adebayo is a boy name.
How popular is the name Adebayo?
Adebayo is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #4,215 in 1984, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Adebayo?
If you like Adebayo, you might also like Winston, Abby, Ronen and Simcha.
What should I know before naming my baby Adebayo?
Adebayo is an African boy name meaning “the crown meets joy”, 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.