What does Femi mean?
Femi means “love me,” a short form of Oluwafemi, “God loves me.”
What does Ade mean?
Ade means “crown” or “royalty” in Yoruba.
Femi vs Ade
Which is more popular?
Ade is more popular than Femi today: about 11 US babies were given the name Ade in 2025, compared with 0 named Femi.
| Femi | Ade | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Love me | Crown, royalty |
| Origin | Yoruba | Yoruba |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | FEH-mee | AH-day |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1985 | 1919 |
| Peak year | 1995 (7) | 2017 (18) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 11 |
| Trend | Declining | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Femi
Ade
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Femi | Ade |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 67 |
| 2010s | 5 | 98 |
| 2000s | 10 | 55 |
| 1990s | 7 | 63 |
| 1980s | 5 | 43 |
| 1970s | 0 | 42 |
| 1910s | 0 | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Femi or Ade more popular?
Ade is more popular than Femi today: about 11 US babies were given the name Ade in 2025, compared with 0 named Femi.
What is the difference between Femi and Ade?
Femi means Love me (Yoruba origin), while Ade means Crown, royalty (Yoruba origin).
Which name is older, Femi or Ade?
In US records, Femi first appears in 1985 and Ade in 1919, so Ade has the longer recorded history.