Olawale
Meaningwealth comes home · Yoruba
Olawale is an African boy name meaning “wealth comes 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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- GenerationOlawale peaked in 1980, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Olawale you'd meet today is about 45 years old.
- HistoryOlawale first shows up in US birth records in 1980, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 45 years since.
US births per million boys, 1980–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Olawale
Olawale is a boy name of African origin meaning “wealth comes home”. 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 Olawale
What does the name Olawale mean?
Olawale means “wealth comes home” and comes from Yoruba. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Otto (“wealth”), Otis (“wealth, fortune”), Eniola (“person of wealth”) and Pluto (“wealth”).
What is the origin of the name Olawale?
Olawale 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 Olawale a boy or girl name?
Olawale is a boy name.
How popular is the name Olawale?
Olawale is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2021. It peaked at #5,525 in 1980, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Olawale?
If you like Olawale, you might also like Otto, Otis, Eniola and Pluto.
What should I know before naming my baby Olawale?
Olawale is an African boy name meaning “wealth comes 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.