BoyYoruba origin

Wale: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Come home, a name of welcoming warmth and homeward calling.

Origin
Yoruba
Syllables
2
Current rank
#6538
Peak
#6538 in 2020

Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

2012: #810120122015: #1199720152020: #65382020#1#11997

What Wale Means

Wale is a boy name of Yoruba origin. Come home, a name of welcoming warmth and homeward calling.

How Popular Wale Is

Wale currently ranks #6538 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #6538 in 2020. It is rising.

Good to Know About Wale

  • Wale has been gaining popularity in recent years.
  • Wale is a name from the Yoruba people of West Africa.
  • It's recognized and loved across many cultures worldwide.

Names Like Wale

Other Yoruba names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Wale

Yoruba names that pair well as a brother or sister to Wale.

Questions About Wale

What does Wale mean?

Wale is a boy name of Yoruba origin. Come home, a name of welcoming warmth and homeward calling.

How popular is Wale?

Wale currently ranks #6538 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #6538 in 2020. It is rising.

Where does Wale come from?

Wale comes from Yoruba roots. Wale has been gaining popularity in recent years.

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