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