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 | |
| Abidemi | Born During Father's Absence | |
| Abiodun | Born In A Festive Period | |
| Adebukola | A Crown Has Been Added To Wealth | |
| Adegboyega | The Child Is Like A Crown That Brings Honor To A King | |
| Ademide | My Joy Is Here | |
| Adeolu | The Crown Of The Lord | |
| Adesewa | Crown Of Beauty | |
| Adisa | One Who Is Clear | |
| Ajani | He Who Wins The Struggle | |
| Akande | First Born | |
| Akinade | Popularity Mixed With Wealth | |
| Akinola | The Brave And Wealthy One | |
| Akinseye | Honor | |
| Akinwale | The Warrior Came Home | |
| Akinyele | This House Gains From Valor | |
| Amadi | Seemed Destined To Die At Birth | |
| Arewa | Beauty | |
| Ayanda | Special Creature | |
| Ayobami | Wealth Meet Me | |
| Ayodeji | Twice The Joy. My Joy Is Doubled. | |
| Ayomide | My Joy Has Arrived | |
| Ayotunde | Joy Has Returned | |
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| Bamidele | Follow Me Home | |
| Bayode | He Brings Joy With Him | |
| Boluwaji | Rise Up With Lord | |
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| Debare | Came At A Time Of Goodness | |
| Djimon | Strong Blood Or Powerful Blood | |
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| Ebunoluwa | God's Gift Or Gift Of God | |
| Eniafe | Beloved | |
| Enitan | Person Of Story | |
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| Fisayo | God Has Added To My Joy | |
| Folami | Respect And Honor Me | |
| Folusho | God's Protection | |
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| Ibukunoluwa | God's Blessing | |
| Ife | Love | |
| Ifejesukristi | The Awesome Love Of Jesus Christ | |
| Ilerioluwa | Promise Of God | |
| Iremide | My Good Has Come | |
| Iyanu-Oluwa | Miracle Of The Lord | |
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| Jesutoyin | Jesus Is Worthy Of Praise | |
| Jimoh | Born On A Friday | |
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| Kayin | Celebrated Child | |
| Kinaade | Valuable Royality / Nobility | |
| 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 | |
| Mobolaji | Born Of Wealth | |
| Modupe | I Am Grateful | |
| Mojisore | Woke Up To Goodness | |
| Morayo | I See Joy | |
| Motunrayo | I Have See Joy Again | |
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| Naade | Precious Royalty | |
| Numilekunoluwa | Clean My Tears Lord | |
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| Odunayo | Year Of Happiness | |
| Ogooluwa | God's Glory | |
| Oladapo | Wealth Has Been Mixed Together | |
| Olaiya | Wealth Of A Mother | |
| Olamilekan | My Wealth Is Increased | |
| Olaonipekun | Wealth Is Endless | |
| Olasubomi | Wealth Surround Me | |
| Olawole | Wealth Has Come | |
| Olorunyomi | God Has Saved Me | |
| Oludara | God Is Good | |
| Olufunlola | God Has Given Me Wealth | |
| Olugbenga | God Has Raised Me Up | |
| Olumiseun | Thanks To God | |
| Olusoga | The Boss, The Leader, Head | |
| Oluwabukunmi | God Has Added Unto Me | |
| Oluwadunmo | It's Good To Know God | |
| Oluwafunmilola | God Has Given Me Wealth | |
| Oluwakayoda | God's Blessing | |
| Oluwalogbo | God Knows All | |
| Oluwasemilore | God Favors Me | |
| Oluwasoromidayo | God Made My Life Joyful | |
| Oluwatobatanyin | God Is Worthy To Be Praised | |
| Oluwatomi | God Is Sufficient For Me | |
| Oluwawemimo | God Has Washed Me Clean | |
| Omobolanle | A Child Who Met Wealth At Home | |
| Omololu | A Child Is Precious | |
| Omoniyi | Children Are Honorable | |
| Omotunde | Another Child Has Arrived | |
| Omoyeni | We Are Worthy Of A Child | |
| Oreoluwa | Gift From God | |
| Oyede | Here Is Leadership | |
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| Remilekun | Stop My Grief | |
| Ropo | Come To Save | |
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| Seye | Honor | |
| Sijuwade | Destined For Greatness | |
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| Taiwo | First Of Twins | |
| Tantoluwa | Who Is Like God | |
| Temidayo | Mine Has Turned To Joy | |
| Temiloluwa | God Is Mine | |
| Teniayo | Foundation Of Joy | |
| Tifeoluwa | It Is The Will Of God | |
| Tiwaloluwa | The Lord Is Ours | |
| Tobibola | Big Boy In Wealth | |
| Tolulope | Thanks Be To God | |
| Toluwanimi | I Belong To God | |
| Toriola | Being Because Of Wealth |
