Yousef
Yousef: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Yousef
- A male given name from Arabic.
Etymology
Borrowed from Arabic يُوسُف (yūsuf), equivalent to English Joseph.
How popular is Yousef?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 7,003 boys in the U.S. have been named Yousef (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #18065 in 2018. Its highest rank for boys was #725 in 2017. In 2025 it ranked #745 for boys, with 349 babies given the name.
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Yousef FAQ
What does the name Yousef mean?
A male given name from Arabic. Borrowed from Arabic يُوسُف (yūsuf), equivalent to English Joseph.
What is the origin of the name Yousef?
Yousef is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Yousef?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 7,003 boys in the U.S. have been named Yousef (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #18065 in 2018. Its highest rank for boys was #725 in 2017. In 2025 it ranked #745 for boys, with 349 babies given the name.
Is Yousef a boy or girl name?
Yousef is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5 girls and 7,003 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.