Adeleke
Meaningthe crown prevails · Yoruba
Adeleke is an African boy name meaning “the crown prevails”, 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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- Hidden namesLook closely: Adeleke has the name Adele hiding inside it.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Adeleke would score 12 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
- GenerationAdeleke peaked in 2000, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Adeleke you'd meet today is about 25 years old.
- HistoryAdeleke first shows up in US birth records in 2000, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million boys, 2000–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Adeleke
Adeleke is a boy name of African origin meaning “the crown prevails”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:African names
More African boy names
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
- Boy name: Omari · long-lived
- Boy name: Ermias · form of Jeremiah
- Boy name: Jabari · brave, fearless
- Boy name: Paulo · small
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Adeleke
What does the name Adeleke mean?
Adeleke means “the crown prevails” and comes from Yoruba.
What is the origin of the name Adeleke?
Adeleke 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 Adeleke a boy or girl name?
Adeleke is a boy name.
How popular is the name Adeleke?
Adeleke is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2000. It peaked at #10,349 in 2000, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What should I know before naming my baby Adeleke?
Adeleke is an African boy name meaning “the crown prevails”, 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.