Although not a complete list, here is a list of Yoruba baby names for boys. A new baby is given a name during a traditional naming ceremony on their eighth day of life. Children are often named after the circumstances in which they were born, as a honor to God, or as a reflection of the wealth they bring to their family.
| NAME | | MEANING
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| Abidemi | | Born During Father's Absence
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| Abiodun | | Born In A Festive Period
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| Adebukola | | A Crown Has Been Added To Wealth
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| Adegboyega | | The Child Is Like A Crown That Brings Honor To A King
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| Ademide | | My Joy Is Here
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| Adeolu | | The Crown Of The Lord
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| Adesewa | | Crown Of Beauty
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| Adisa | | One Who Is Clear
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| Ajani | | He Who Wins The Struggle
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| Akande | | First Born
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| Akinade | | Popularity Mixed With Wealth
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| Akinola | | The Brave And Wealthy One
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| Akinseye | | Honor
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| Akinwale | | The Warrior Came Home
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| Akinyele | | This House Gains From Valor
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| Amadi | | Seemed Destined To Die At Birth
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| Arewa | | Beauty
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| Ayanda | | Special Creature
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| Ayobami | | Wealth Meet Me
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| Ayodeji | | Twice The Joy. My Joy Is Doubled.
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| Ayomide | | My Joy Has Arrived
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| Ayotunde | | Joy Has Returned
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| Bamidele | | Follow Me Home
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| Bayode | | He Brings Joy With Him
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| Boluwaji | | Rise Up With Lord
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| Debare | | Came At A Time Of Goodness
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| Djimon | | Strong Blood Or Powerful Blood
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| Ebunoluwa | | God's Gift Or Gift Of God
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| Eniafe | | Beloved
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| Enitan | | Person Of Story
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| Fisayo | | God Has Added To My Joy
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| Folami | | Respect And Honor Me
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| Folusho | | God's Protection
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| Ibukunoluwa | | God's Blessing
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| Ife | | Love
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| Ifejesukristi | | The Awesome Love Of Jesus Christ
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| Ilerioluwa | | Promise Of God
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| Iremide | | My Good Has Come
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| Iyanu-Oluwa | | Miracle Of The Lord
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| Jesutoyin | | Jesus Is Worthy Of Praise
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| Jimoh | | Born On A Friday
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| Kayin | | Celebrated Child
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| Kinaade | | Valuable Royality / Nobility
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| Korede | | Prosperity
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| Lanre | | My Wealth Is The Future - My Wealth Is Progressing
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| Mabayoje | | Do Not Destroy Joy
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| Mobolaji | | Born Of Wealth
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| Modupe | | I Am Grateful
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| Mojisore | | Woke Up To Goodness
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| Morayo | | I See Joy
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| Motunrayo | | I Have See Joy Again
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| Naade | | Precious Royalty
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| Numilekunoluwa | | Clean My Tears Lord
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| Odunayo | | Year Of Happiness
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| Ogooluwa | | God's Glory
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| Oladapo | | Wealth Has Been Mixed Together
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| Olaiya | | Wealth Of A Mother
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| Olamilekan | | My Wealth Is Increased
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| Olaonipekun | | Wealth Is Endless
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| Olasubomi | | Wealth Surround Me
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| Olawole | | Wealth Has Come
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| Olorunyomi | | God Has Saved Me
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| Oludara | | God Is Good
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| Olufunlola | | God Has Given Me Wealth
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| Olugbenga | | God Has Raised Me Up
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| Olumiseun | | Thanks To God
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| Olusoga | | The Boss, The Leader, Head
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| Oluwabukunmi | | God Has Added Unto Me
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| Oluwadunmo | | It's Good To Know God
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| Oluwafunmilola | | God Has Given Me Wealth
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| Oluwakayoda | | God's Blessing
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| Oluwalogbo | | God Knows All
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| Oluwasemilore | | God Favors Me
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| Oluwasoromidayo | | God Made My Life Joyful
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| Oluwatobatanyin | | God Is Worthy To Be Praised
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| Oluwatomi | | God Is Sufficient For Me
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| Oluwawemimo | | God Has Washed Me Clean
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| Omobolanle | | A Child Who Met Wealth At Home
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| Omololu | | A Child Is Precious
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| Omoniyi | | Children Are Honorable
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| Omotunde | | Another Child Has Arrived
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| Omoyeni | | We Are Worthy Of A Child
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| Oreoluwa | | Gift From God
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| Oyede | | Here Is Leadership
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| Remilekun | | Stop My Grief
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| Ropo | | Come To Save
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| Seye | | Honor
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| Sijuwade | | Destined For Greatness
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| Taiwo | | First Of Twins
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| Tantoluwa | | Who Is Like God
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| Temidayo | | Mine Has Turned To Joy
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| Temiloluwa | | God Is Mine
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| Teniayo | | Foundation Of Joy
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| Tifeoluwa | | It Is The Will Of God
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| Tiwaloluwa | | The Lord Is Ours
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| Tobibola | | Big Boy In Wealth
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| Tolulope | | Thanks Be To God
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| Toluwanimi | | I Belong To God
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| Toriola | | Being Because Of Wealth
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