Adewale
Meaningthe crown has come home · Yoruba
Adewale is an African boy name meaning “the crown has come home”, 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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- GenerationAdewale peaked in 1978, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Adewale you'd meet today is about 47 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Adewales too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Adewale would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 344,828 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryAdewale first shows up in US birth records in 1974, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 51 years since.
US births per million boys, 1974–2025
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About the name Adewale
Adewale is a boy name of African origin meaning “the crown has come home”. With 4 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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- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
- Boy name: Omari · long-lived
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- Boy name: Jabari · brave, fearless
- Boy name: Paulo · small
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Adewale
What does the name Adewale mean?
Adewale means “the crown has come home” and comes from Yoruba. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Stevie (“crown”), Steven (“crown”), Stephen (“crown”) and Esteban (“crown”).
What is the origin of the name Adewale?
Adewale 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 Adewale a boy or girl name?
Adewale is a boy name. In 2025, 5 US boys were named Adewale.
How popular is the name Adewale?
Adewale ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1978, when it reached #3,857. Over the last five years it has slipped 3,269 places.
What names are similar to Adewale?
If you like Adewale, you might also like Stevie, Steven, Stephen and Esteban.
What should I know before naming my baby Adewale?
Adewale is an African boy name meaning “the crown has come home”, 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.