Tunde
Meaninghas returned · Yoruba
Tunde is an African boy name meaning “has returned”, 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 short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name.
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- GenerationTunde peaked in 1988, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Tunde you'd meet today is about 37 years old.
- HistoryTunde first shows up in US birth records in 1988, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 37 years since.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Tunde
Tunde is a boy name of African origin meaning “has returned”. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat and ends on an open, friendly vowel, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. 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 Tunde
What does the name Tunde mean?
Tunde means “has returned” and comes from Yoruba. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Akintunde (“the warrior has returned”), Ayotunde (“joy has returned”) and Babatunde (“father has returned”).
What is the origin of the name Tunde?
Tunde 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 Tunde a boy or girl name?
Tunde is a boy name.
How popular is the name Tunde?
Tunde is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1988. It peaked at #6,426 in 1988, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Tunde?
If you like Tunde, you might also like Akintunde, Ayotunde and Babatunde.
What should I know before naming my baby Tunde?
Tunde is an African boy name meaning “has returned”, 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 short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.