What does Ayo mean?
Ayo means “joy” in Yoruba.
What does Oluwaseun mean?
A Yoruba theophoric sentence-name meaning 'God, thank you,' from Oluwa ('God, the Lord') + seun ('thank you'). Commonly abbreviated to Seun.
Ayo vs Oluwaseun
Which is more popular?
Ayo and Oluwaseun are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Ayo | Oluwaseun | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Joy | God, thank you |
| Origin | Yoruba | yoruba |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Pronunciation | AH-yoh | oh-loo-wah-SHAY-oon |
| Syllables | 2 | 5 |
| First appeared | 1973 | 0 |
| Peak year | 2021 (12) | 2004 (17) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Rising | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Ayo
Oluwaseun
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Ayo | Oluwaseun |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 42 | 12 |
| 2010s | 38 | 78 |
| 2000s | 23 | 106 |
| 1990s | 19 | 65 |
| 1980s | 11 | 11 |
| 1970s | 22 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ayo or Oluwaseun more popular?
Ayo and Oluwaseun are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Ayo and Oluwaseun?
Ayo means Joy (Yoruba origin), while Oluwaseun means God, thank you (yoruba origin).
Which name is older, Ayo or Oluwaseun?
In US records, Ayo first appears in 1973 and Oluwaseun in 0, so Oluwaseun has the longer recorded history.