Olawale

A boys’ name of Yoruba origin, meaning wealth enters the home.

Babies a year
5
the US, 2017
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
—
outside the ONS list

Olawale by the numbers

Olawale was given to 5 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.

Its American peak was 7 babies in 1993, making it a 1990s name.

Other names that mean home

Like Olawale, each of these has home in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.

  • Henryruler of the home2,295 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Xaviernew house4,468 in the US (2017)
  • Grahamgravelly homestead or gray home2,112 in the US (2017)
  • Dallasfrom the meadow dwelling or field place1,908 in the US (2017)
  • Harryruler of the home; from Henry1,718 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Javiernew house1,638 in the US (2017)

Other names that mean wealth

Like Olawale, each of these has wealth in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.

  • Maddoxfortunate, beneficent; son of Madoc3,119 in the US (2017)
  • Jadejade stone; symbol of virtue and beauty2,765 in the US (2017)
  • Edwardwealthy guardian1,385 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Jaspertreasurer; keeper of treasure802 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Felixhappy; fortunate811 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Chancefortune, luck; occupational name1,359 in the US (2017)

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