Folarin
Meaningwalks with honour · Yoruba
Folarin is an African boy name meaning “walks with honour”, 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: Folarin has the name Ari hiding inside it.
- Word funFolarin doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
- GenerationFolarin is having its moment right now. Most Folarins are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Folarin would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 131,579 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryFolarin first shows up in US birth records in 2016, 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, 2016–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Folarin
Folarin is a boy name of African origin meaning “walks with honour”. 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 Folarin
What does the name Folarin mean?
Folarin means “walks with honour” and comes from Yoruba.
What is the origin of the name Folarin?
Folarin 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 Folarin a boy or girl name?
Folarin is a boy name. In 2025, 13 US boys were named Folarin.
How popular is the name Folarin?
Folarin ranked #6,446 for US boys in 2025, given to 13 babies. That's its best rank ever: the name is at the height of its popularity right now.
What should I know before naming my baby Folarin?
Folarin is an African boy name meaning “walks with honour”, 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.