Oluwaseyi
MeaningGod made this · Yoruba
Oluwaseyi is an African boy name meaning “God made this”, 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 a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Word funOluwaseyi doesn't repeat a single letter: 9 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Oluwaseyi would score 15 points, thanks largely to the W (worth 4).
- GenerationOluwaseyi peaked in 2002, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Oluwaseyi you'd meet today is about 23 years old.
- HistoryOluwaseyi first shows up in US birth records in 1994, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 31 years since.
US births per million boys, 1994–2025
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About the name Oluwaseyi
Oluwaseyi is a boy name of African origin meaning “God made this”. With 5 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, 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
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Questions about the name Oluwaseyi
What does the name Oluwaseyi mean?
Oluwaseyi means “God made this” and comes from Yoruba. Names built around “God” 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 Theodore (“gift of God”), Elijah (“my God is Yahweh”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Elias (“my God is Yahweh”).
What is the origin of the name Oluwaseyi?
Oluwaseyi 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 Oluwaseyi a boy or girl name?
Oluwaseyi is a boy name.
How popular is the name Oluwaseyi?
Oluwaseyi 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 #5,131 in 2002, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Oluwaseyi?
If you like Oluwaseyi, you might also like Theodore, Elijah, Mateo and Elias.
What should I know before naming my baby Oluwaseyi?
Oluwaseyi is an African boy name meaning “God made this”, 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 a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, 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.